September 16th Webinar – Bridging the Gap between the Board and Police Leadership with Jean-Michel Blais – Empiric Consultancy Solutions
September 16th Webinar – Bridging the Gap between the Board and Police Leadership with Jean-Michel Blais – Empiric Consultancy Solutions
This webinar will look at the challenges inherent in the relationship between a governance board and police leadership – be it the Chief, senior officers and even the union.
September 25th Webinar - Importance of ISN's and Police Diversity Associations for Recruitment, Retention and Community Outreach: Lessons from Vancouver's Out on Patrol and Ontario's Serving with Pride - Bryan Watson, Chris Birkett, and Henry Dyck.
September 25th Webinar - Importance of ISN's and Police Diversity Associations for Recruitment, Retention and Community Outreach: Lessons from Vancouver's Out on Patrol and Ontario's Serving with Pride - Bryan Watson, Chris Birkett, and Henry Dyck.
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British Columbia
Vancouver Mayor credits seven-month police ‘surge’ in Downtown Eastside for declining crime rates - The Globe and Mail
Lessons from Task Force Barrage will be used to set up a new policing model for the area, Mayor Kim says
Alberta
Calgary's interim police chief sticking around until at least 2027
Calgary’s top cop is sticking around until at least January 2027. CityNews has obtained a memo to members from the Calgary Police Commission (CPSC) that says they are pleased with Chief Katie McLellan’s performance to date. The memo noted that she brings “decisive leadership” and a “deep sense of compassion” to the job. McLellan was […]
In unprecedented move, Edmonton police publicly object to Crown accepting manslaughter plea in Indigenous girl's homicide
'Our position is that to allow this plea deal to go ahead would be to bring the administration of justice into disrepute and constitute a significant miscarriage of justice'
Saskatchewan
Queen of Canada's compound a threat to public safety, health officials report
Provincial officials in Saskatchewan say parts of a former school that was serving as a compound for the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” and her followers have been declared unfit for human habitation, and the residents have been ordered out.
Manitoba
Realizing transformational change in the Winnipeg Police Service - CCPA
A written submissions to inform the development of the Winnipeg Police Service’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.
Ontario
Ontario family calls for bail reform after release of 12-year-old charged in shooting | Globalnews.ca
York Region police say the youth was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder, among other offences, in a shooting outside a home in Markham, Ont., on Aug. 14.
Ottawa police officer demoted 12 months for engaging in sex on duty
An Ottawa police constable has been demoted for 12 months for picking up a woman in a marked police vehicle while on duty, driving her home and engaging in sexual activity.
YRP Chief Jim MacSween issues new statement after advice to 'comply' with home intruders
After urging the public to 'not take matters in their own hands' if a criminal intrudes their home, as a father of four had recently done during a deadly home invasion in Kleinburg, Ont., Police Chief Jim MacSween says he understands why some Ontarians 'took exception' with this piece of advice, clarifying his comments 'had nothing to do with politics or with concern over force.'
Feds consult with Toronto police on bail reform as pressure grows to tackle issue
As the Carney government promises bail reform, specifically for violent repeat offenders, the largest municipal police union in the country says it has been consulted on the issues. The president of the Toronto Police Association says he had an hour-long meeting with key cabinet ministers who are meeting in Toronto ahead of Parliament’s return in […]
Woodstock Police chief retires
The Woodstock Police Service Board announced the retirement of Chief Rod Wilkinson, following nearly 30 years of service.
Justice system 'broken', needs reform, say Ontario police leaders - Orillia News
Senior law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm over what they see as systemic failures in Canada's approach to dealing with chronic, violent offenders
'We are prepared to help get rid of them,' Ont. government says after 16 speed cameras vandalized | CBC News
Spate of 'devastating' violent crimes in York Region 'not just a police issue': chief - Newmarket News
York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween is calling for bail reform, following a week of violent crimes and increasing gun violence, as well as a 'disturbing trend' of violent crimes committed by young people
Nova Scotia
Overall crime rates down in CBRM despite small rise in homicides, police chief says | PNI Atlantic News
Halifax police chief says work to gain trust of Black community is 'never done' - Halifax Examiner
On Wednesday, Halifax Board of Police Commissioners got update about work on recommendations from Wortley Report.
National
Carney will introduce legislation next month to tighten bail system - The Globe and Mail
Prime Minister said goal is to ensure people accused of violent crimes such as gun offences, home invasions and auto thefts ‘pay the price they should’
Organized crime biggest threat to Canadian retailers, study finds
Ninety-five per cent of retailers said that organized crime was the biggest threat to their business, according to a study by Retail Council of Canada. Retail businesses lost $9.2 billion in 2023 due to organized crime, nearly doubling since 2018. “In Canada, for the last three, four years, we’ve seen a drastic increase in retail […]
Public safety minister’s phone number was in document seized during 2006 terror finance probe | Globalnews.ca
The document was found during an investigation into the Tamil Tigers' alleged Canadian front group, the World Tamil Movement.
Public Safety Minister’s link to civil liberties group doesn’t require ethics screen, watchdog says - The Globe and Mail
Gary Anandasangaree’s office had said he was seeking advice from the Ethics Commissioner to ensure there is no conflict of interest with the CCLA, where his wife is a director
International
NY-Canada border security gets $8 million boost from Hochul in 2025 - silive.com
The $8 million in funding is aimed to support efforts in apprehending transnational criminals.