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, Mikayla Dunn, 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, Mikayla Dunn, and Henry Dyck.
British Columbia
Triple-stabbing-part of disturbing gender-based violence trend: advocate
A Vancouver women's advocacy group says the case of a deadly triple stabbing this month is part of a disturbing trend of gender-based violence in B.C.
Alberta
Nearly 20% of Calgary police on ‘leave or accommodations’ due to mental, physical impact - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
According to the Calgary Police Service, 13 per cent of its officers are in accommodated roles and another six per cent are on leave due to "physical or mental injuries."
Nearly a fifth of Calgary police on leave, accommodation with physical or mental injuries | CBC News
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon police chief calls officer’s gang associate friendship ‘highly inappropriate’
Saskatoon’s police chief says a former cop’s friendship with a gang associate was “highly inappropriate, very problematic, and risky.”
Regina’s police board recommends street weapons bylaw
The Regina Board of Police Commissioners is recommending the city enact the Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act - which allows officers to seize items that can be deemed a threat to public safety.
Hearing officer to rule Friday on whether missing memo should lead to reinstatement of fired Saskatoon cop | CBC News
Manitoba
Manitoba First Nations Police service launches new bodycams - APTN News
For the first time ever, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service is launching the use...
Over $138K from proceeds of crime to fund public safety projects in southern Manitoba - Classic107: Winnipeg's only dedicated classical and jazz radio station.
More than $138,000 from the proceeds of crime is being invested in improving public safety in southern Manitoba. The funds will be provided through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund, which redirects the proceeds of crime to projects that protect Manitoba families and enhance public safety in communities.
Ontario
Wilfrid Laurier University - Ontario mandates Laurier-developed mental health crisis response training for police
All sworn police officers in Ontario are now required to complete mental health crisis training through a curriculum developed by Wilfrid Laurier University researcher Jennifer Lavoie, associate profe. . .
Ontario prosecutors report 28 cases of ‘deliberately untruthful’ police officers: documents
Ontario prosecutors have highlighted almost 30 cases in the past decade of police officers who were 'deliberately untruthful' on the witness stand, according to documents obtained by CTV News.
Youth violence is on the rise in Toronto
During a news conference announcing the arrest of a teen in the “senseless” fatal shooting of eight-year-old JahVai Roy last month, Toronto’s police chief addressed a concerning trend that is impacting communities across the city.
Ontario police chiefs in favour of speed cameras, contrary to Ford's push to axe them - Guelph News
Ontario's chiefs of police say they are effective at reducing speeds and free up police resources
Bail reform would make big difference to community safety, say parents of woman killed in 2020 | CBC News
Proposal suggests new paramedic unit to handle Sarnia’s non-violent crisis calls - The Sarnia Journal
A comprehensive strategic plan proposing a major shift in how Sarnia handles emergency calls has been delivered to City Council and the Police Services Board. Developed by The Sarnia Journal, Project Right Response calls for reallocating $10 million from the police budget to fund a new health-led unit to respond to non-violent crises.
New Windsor police board member promises to 'bring voice' of diverse communities to oversight body | CBC News
Putting public safety first: Okanagan mayors calling for justice reform - Vernon Morning Star
Regional Okanagan mayors Tom Dyas (Kelowna), Julius Bloomfield (Penticton), Victor Cumming (Vernon), and Gord Milsom (West Kelowna) demand provincial and federal action
Thunder Bay, Ont., police search city landfill as part of Deborah Anishinabie homicide investigation | CBC News
Barrie police looking at $80M draft budget for 2026 — up 11.12% - Barrie News
'We recognize how significant this proposed request is,' says chief as police board gets first look at budget; final approval from city council still months away
Ministry silos hampering cohesive response to social concerns: Police chief - Sudbury News
In dealing with such societal issues as homelessness, addictions and mental health, everyone needs to come together, and GSPS Chief Sara Cunningham said provincial ministries are not
New Brunswick
Fredericton police warn spike in drug overdoses is ‘significant’ and ‘not normal’ - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
There have been 33 overdose-related calls in September, and 13 of them were within a 24-hour period last week.
National
Hate crime bill: Ottawa aims to strengthen laws amid rise in racist, religious hate
The federal government has introduced legislation to strengthen protections against hate-motivated crimes, including new Criminal Code offences aimed at curbing public intimidation, hate symbols, and violence targeting identifiable communities.
Gun buyback program: Police lack resources, Anandasangaree says
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has suggested that an acquaintance shouldn’t worry about being arrested for refusing to turn in a banned firearm because municipal police have few resources to devote to such matters.
Public Safety Minister says leaked comments about Liberals’ gun policy were ‘misguided’ - The Globe and Mail
In leaked audio of a conversation between the minister and his tenant, Gary Anandasangaree said the gun buyback and weapons ban are being done for political reasons
The politics of fear: what ‘tough on crime’ gets wrong about public safety - The Hill Times
This approach may generate compelling soundbites, but decades of evidence show it does little to improve public safety while deepening systemic inequities.
Carney’s plan to strengthen Canada’s economy must include port policing - The Globe and Mail
Since 1997, port security has involved a patchwork of groups that lack resources to pursue complex investigations
