So grateful to our incredible sponsors for their generous support. Thank you for empowering this year’s conference to reach even greater heights!
Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board – Host Sponsorship – $25,000
York Regional Police Services Board – Champion Sponsor – $10,000
Edmonton Police Commission – Breakfast Sponsor – $5,000
Halton Police Board – Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
Toronto Police Services Board – Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners – Cultivator & Friend Sponsor – $3,500
CARFAX For Police – Cultivator & Exhibitor Sponsor – $3,100
Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board – Cultivator Sponsor – $2,500
Malatest - R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. - Exhibitor Sponsor - $1,100
Coalition for Canadian Police Reform – Exhibitor Sponsor – $1,100
Regina Board of Police Commissioners – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Guelph Police Services Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Alberta Association of Police Governance – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Durham Regional Police Service Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Ottawa Police Services Board – Friend Sponsor – $1,000
Port Moody Police Board – Coffee Break Sponsor – $850
Greater Sudbury Police Services Board – Peer Sponsor – $500
The CAPG is thrilled to be a strategic partner of the Evidence-based Policing conference to be held in October
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Join us at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort and Conference Centre to learn about developments in evidence-based policing and the positive impact research-driven decision-making is having on policing in Canada.
British Columbia
First Nations people in B.C. lodge complaints after traffic stops
People in northern B.C., are posting complaints online after being stopped by the same highway patrol officer
Former Surrey RCMP police chief Edwards will head Surrey’s new Public Safety Department from August 25 | Indo-Canadian Voice
SURREY City Manager Rob Costanzo in an email to staff has announced that former Surrey RCMP chief Brian Edwards will head the City of Surrey’s new Public Safety Department, starting August 25. The email, confirmed by the City to The VOICE, reads: “Surrey has established a new Public Safety Department to be headed by inaugural
Drug deals happening outside Victoria safe consumption site: police chief
Victoria’s police chief says undercover operatives didn’t have to look far to find evidence of criminality outside a safe consumption site in the city.
Esquimalt council member elected as police board representative - Greater Victoria News
Coun. Andrea Boardman will be replacing Mayor Barbara Desjardins
Esquimalt police division gets new officer in chief - Greater Victoria News
Insp. Conor King has taken over for Michael Brown
Alberta
Lethbridge Police Commission extends chief’s contract until 2029
Lethbridge’s police chief will stay on as the city’s top cop for another four years.
Ontario
YRP Service Board agrees to five-year deal with Police Association
The York Regional Police Service Board announced on Friday that it has agreed to a new five-year agreement with the YRP Association.
Battle brewing over police spending in Niagara | The Pointer
Battle brewing over police spending in Niagara.
No current plans for return of school resource officers despite Ford government bill
Toronto Police say they will not be bringing back school resource officers, despite the Ford government’s Bill 33 which would allow them to do so. The decision comes on the heels of a rally at Queen’s Park against cops in the classroom. Also known as the Supporting Children and Students Act, the bill – when its […]
Nirman: Three ways to help Ottawa police build on their new safety plan
As the city of Ottawa grows and changes, policing must adapt. The latest district policing model can be refined.
Violent crime index hits record high in Guelph: Stats Canada - Guelph News
But overall crime severity index places Guelph as sixth safest community in Canada
Anti-hate coalition denounces presence of white nationalist 'active clubs' in Hamilton, calls for action | CBC News
Quebec
Kahnawà:ke proposes road tolls in retaliation to $4.5B fed budget cuts to Indigenous Services Canada
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is condemning federal budget cuts that could slash 15 per cent of Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) budget over the next three years – calling it racialized austerity. At a press conference in Kahnawà:ke, south of Montreal, on Tuesday, Grand-Chief Cody Diabo says the community is exploring retaliatory measures, including […]
National
Gary Anandasangaree must resign as Public Safety Minister - The Globe and Mail
The minister simply doesn’t have the credibility to remain in his high-profile role
Top army commander says 'completely unacceptable' behaviour is eroding trust in the Canadian Forces | CBC News
With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate? - Pique Newsmagazine
OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the federal government expected to table bail reform legislation in the fall, critics are expressing worries already about Ottawa’s plans.
International
Revealed: Full list of London police station front desks being shut - check our interactive map to see if your area is affected
In a list published overnight, Scotland Yard confirms it will break its pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital’s 32 boroughs
Review into over-representation of First Nations people in ACT justice system makes almost 100 recommendations - ABC News
The Jumbunna review recommends "priority" systemic racism reviews of ACT Policing and Canberra's jail, and an inquiry into recent deaths in custody.
Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw resigns early - ABC News
Reece Kershaw is retiring early from his role as the Australian Federal Police commissioner, with the first woman to become top cop replacing him.