The Western Canada First Responder Mental Health Conference is scheduled for November 17-18 in Calgary
The Western Canada First Responder Mental Health Conference is scheduled for November 17-18 in Calgary!
British Columbia
Group of B.C. mayors demand gov't take action to address public safety
B.C. mayors will gather in Victoria Wednesday afternoon, calling on the provincial government to address street disorder and public safety.
Alberta
Calgary Police Commission present crime and safety report to Calgarians
Calgary Police Commission holds open meeting Wednesday with information for Calgarians, including crime updates and community safety. Phoenix Phillips reports.
Group representing thousands of prosecutors condemns Edmonton police criticism of Crown in child homicide case
A group representing thousands of Crown prosecutors across Canada has come out against the Edmonton Police Service’s decision to publicly criticize a plea agreement in a child homicide case.
Manitoba
MFNPS leaving residential school behind – Brandon Sun
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is undergoing a symbolic change this year at the time of Truth and Reconciliation Day. The police service is preparing to move out of a former residential sch...
Ontario
Fight Against Police Drone Surveillance Kicks Off in Kingston - Canadian Constitution Foundation
KINGSTON, ONT. – The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) announced Monday that it is assisting an Ontario woman whose privacy was violated by use of a
Ontario RCMP shuts down one of Canada's largest known "dark web" drug networks
/CNW/ - The Central Region Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Ontario) has successfully dismantled one of the largest known drug trafficking operations conducted...
Photo radar: Police Chief says cameras 1 of many tools
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs says he believes photo radar cameras are one tool among many to slow drivers down on the roads.
Owen Sound Police Receive Largest Share of $764,000 in Provincial Grants for Local Police Services
Ontario has announced funding for five community safety projects in Owen Sound, Hanover, Grey Highlands, and West Grey through new police grants.
Durham police were investigated for alleged misconduct. So why hasn't the report been made public? | CBC News
Mayor resigns from police board, members discuss officer who supported white nationalist groups | CBC News
To reduce the burden on police, new U of T report says to invest in the community - The Sarnia Journal
A new report from the University of Toronto argues that investing in social programs is more effective at creating safe communities than increasing police budgets. This research provides a new framework for Sarnia as it grapples with its own police funding and explores alternatives like Project Right Response.
Niagara Police Board mourns passing of Regional Chair Jim Bradley - Thorold News
The Niagara Police Service Board has issued a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of Regional Chair Jim Bradley, praising his decades-long dedication to public service and community safety
Calls for bail reform amplify after Cobourg police officer allegedly exposed to fentanyl during recent arrest - Frequency News
Niagara police adopt no-tolerance policy on open-air drug use - Thorold News
In a move designed to restore trust and safety in shared spaces, the Niagara Regional Police will now enforce a zero-tolerance policy against visible street-level drug activity
Sault Police board approves an 11-per-cent budget increase - Sault Ste. Marie News
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has proposed just over $44M in police spending for next year, amid scrutiny from city council over spending
Quebec
The Killing of Nooran and the End of Community Policing – The Rover
The police shooting of an unarmed teen should call into question the sterling public image of the Longueuil police force and the role of countless reporters and elected officials in creating this image.
New Brunswick
Police force members in New Brunswick file harassment complaints against police chief - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
Saint John's police force has said it won’t comment on the complaints because it does not want to interfere with a judicial process.
Saint John councillor wants police commission abolished - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
Coun. Gerry Lowe says if the police force was run by the city, council would be aware of the details of workplace harassment allegations against the police chief.
Newfoundland and Labrador
National
When the police tangle with the Crown - The Globe and Mail
A rare public intervention in the case of a slain eight-year-old Indigenous girl highlights tension between the police and Crown prosecutors, and the need for greater transparency in the justice system
Attention politicians: Bail reform must be constitutionally sound - Law360 Canada
A Cobourg, Ont., police constable was hospitalized after coming into contact with fentanyl during an attempt to arrest a 33-year-old woman in a municipal park. The officer was released from the hospital the following day, but Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf used the incident to call for tougher laws.
RCMP needs resources to fight foreign interference, Mounties tell Carney government
The RCMP has warned the federal public safety minister it faces "resourcing challenges" when it comes to tackling the threat of foreign interference.
International
India committed to helping with police investigations: Mark Carney advisor
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to co-operating and sharing information with Canadian police for ongoing investigations.
Canada lists crime family Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree announced Canada will list the India-based Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity amid alleged violent attacks against South Asian communities in Canada.