December 4th Webinar – Race-Based Data Collections: Lessons Learnt from TPS’s Five-Year Journey That Boards/Commissions Should Know. with Mihaela Dinca-Panaitescu and Reuben Straatsma
December 4th Webinar – Race-Based Data Collections: Lessons Learnt from TPS’s Five-Year Journey That Boards/Commissions Should Know. with Mihaela Dinca-Panaitescu and Reuben Straatsma Mihaela Dinca-Panaitescu is the lead of the Race and Identity-Based Data Collection (RBDC) Strategy with the Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights unit at Toronto Police Service. She has also developed the strategic framework for the Service’s first-ever Equity Strategy. She was previously Manager with Research, Public Policy and Evaluation unit at United Way Greater Toronto. In that position, she co-designed UW’s research agenda on income inequality and lead the evaluation of the Building Strong Neighbourhood Strategy. Miha is also a credentialed evaluator and published in the areas of disability rights monitoring, social determinants of health, income inequality, and evaluation of complex interventions.
Reuben Straatsma is a Senior Analyst working with the Analytics & Innovation unit and leads data analytics for the Race and Identity-Based Data Collection (RBDC) Strategy at the Toronto Police Service. With a background in crime analytics, geospatial data, predictive modeling, and data visualization, he leverages his extensive experience to drive innovation in law enforcement. He works to generate data-driven insights to inform strategic decision making, report on police-civilian interactions and enhance operational effectiveness.
British Columbia
B.C. police complaints up, but 'serious harm' investigations fall
British Columbia's Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner says it dealt with more files last fiscal year than any time since 2020.
B.C. police misconduct: Report sheds light on dismissals
A sergeant who engaged in a “pattern of predatory behaviour” towards his female colleagues was one of five municipal police officers dismissed for misconduct in B.C. during the last fiscal year, according to a provincial watchdog.
VicPD chief provides incorrect data to Esquimalt council during funding request
Victoria’s new police chief is apologizing after presenting incorrect data to Esquimalt council during a $1 million funding request earlier this week.
B.C. police complaint commissioner’s office gearing up for systemic investigations | CFJC Today Kamloops
Surrey Police Board feeling the heat on extortion crisis | Surrey Now-Leader
People asking director Cheema for answers but he doesn’t know what to tell them. ‘I feel ashamed,’ he says
New community-led program to help those experiencing crisis in Kelowna | Agassiz Harrison Observer
Kelowna becomes the seventh city with the program
RCMP in British Columbia help dismantle global cybercrime network - Squamish Chief
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a local operation involved in global cybercrime activity that used malicious software.
Ontario
Investigation finds ‘poisoned’ workplace at Durham Regional Police Service | HRD Canada
Report details harassment, mental health concerns, retaliation
Durham police chief continues to urge Commission to publicly release report into DRPS and police services board | Durham Radio News
Chief Peter Moreira is reacting to a report investigating both Durham police and the police services board. The document is the final Ontario Civilian Police
Arbitrator rules against Timmins, Ont., police board over wage supplement deduction | HR Law Canada
An arbitrator has found the Timmins Police Services Board violated its collective agreement when it reduced a disabled officer's wage supplement based on income the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determined she was capable of earning. The grievor, a police officer who has been unable to work since July 2017 due to post-traumatic stress
Peterborough's police budget has grown almost 50 per cent in four years. Does that make sense? - Peterborough Currents
What goes into a police budget? And is it the best way to improve public safety?
Cobourg police chief continues to push for bail reform as police seek 20.5% budget hike in 2026 | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. Chief Paul VandeGraaf says cycle of release and re-offending 'strains resources and puts victims and residents at risk'.
Report into Durham police raises expert concerns about how service handles mental health, PTSD | CBC News
New Anishinabek Police website helps communities stay safe while recruiting new officers – Anishinabek News
Anishinabek Nation declares renewed State of Emergency over public safety crisis - Indigenous Watchdog
As Thunder Bay, Ont., develops its new safety plan, community's most vulnerable want a say | CBC News
Toronto may have to lay off about 1,000 people because of Ontario's speed camera ban: mayor | CBC News
Province approves new appointee to re-jiggered police board - Sault Ste. Marie News
Kind-of announcement made during city council presentation of preliminary 2026 city budget
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Regional Police chief announces retirement
The Chief of the Cape Breton Regional Police will be retiring in the new year.
Nova Scotia labour board dismisses timeliness portions of cop’s union representation complaint | HR Law Canada
Nova Scotia labour board dismisses timeliness portions of police officer's duty of fair representation complaint but allows 2025 grievance complaint to proceed.
International
Mechelle Turvey leads calls for more Indigenous community liaison officers in WA Police Force - ABC News
Cassius Turvey's mother Mechelle is leading the call for WA Police to hire more Indigenous community liaison officers, saying just 20 officers to serve the entire state was nowhere near enough.