July 7th FREE Webinar - Navigating Your CAPG Membership With Ease - with Arif Khan
Join Arif as he takes members on a virtual tour of the new CAPG website to ensure that members are getting the most out of their memberships!
Join us for our July 14th Webinar - Women's Leadership: Disrupting Hegemonic Masculinities of Police Culture in Canada with Dr. Eva Silden
Eva’s PhD research is focused on women’s leadership in policing in the Canadian context including the unique challenges and opportunities of working in gendered organizations. Her background working in the justice system has informed her research interests which include: mental health and wellness, correctional practice and criminological theory. Eva is an instructor and previous Chair of the Criminal Justice Program at Camosun College in Victoria, BC. As a certified group facilitator and instructor, Eva offers workshops for educators in post-secondary institutions and public safety organizations focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of criminology, justice and leadership.
Registration for the 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference is now WELL OVER HALF CAPACITY! (Less than 20 tickets left)
Registration for the 37th Annual Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference is now WELL OVER HALF CAPACITY! (Less than 20 tickets left)
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Strengthen your board’s impact before the conference even begins. Join our Pre-Conference Workshops, sponsored by the Charlottetown Police Services, for practical, hands-on learning designed for police governance leaders.
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Lighting the Fire Within 2026 Gathering
This year’s gathering focuses on community safety through a cultural, trauma-informed lens, with a heavy emphasis on first responder mental health and wellness. We are incredibly honored to bring in renowned advocates and trainers, including Elizabeth Smart, MMIWG2S+ advocate Fallon Farinacci, and law enforcement suicide prevention trainer Chris Prochut.
Event Details:
Date: September 14th–15th, 2026 Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto (Downtown)
British Columbia
SCC rules accused can access expunged police misconduct record | Canadian Lawyer
Unanimous decision offers guidance on when police must disclose misconduct information
BC First Nations create their own justice path after decades calling for police accountability - Windspeaker.com
LETTER: What’s the real story with Surrey police chief’s ouster? | Cloverdale Reporter
Residents need clarity, not more chaos
Manitoba
WPS Indigenous relations cruiser connects police, First Nations: officials
While Winnipeg police’s new Indigenous community relations cruiser is certainly eye-catching, both police and Indigenous leaders say its purpose goes far beyond the artwork. The cruiser – the first of three – will appear at community events, pow wows and cultural gatherings, rather than respond to emergency calls. It’s meant to spark conversations and strengthen […]
Community relations is the latest initiative between Manitoba chiefs and Winnipeg police - APTN News
Building community relations is the latest initiative between the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Winnipeg Police Service as they present a newly designed Missing and Murdered First Nations Peoples Unit to help families of MMIWG.
Police Launch 10-Day Downtown Crackdown As City Confronts Growing Public Safety Crisis - The Daily Scrum News
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Ontario
How are police responding to crime downtown Ottawa?
On Friday, June 26 and Saturday, 27, police were present in the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau area as part of the Community Safety Initiatives happening this summer. Increased police presence can be expected for the rest of the summer in this area as officers work to address disorderly conduct to help support local businesses […]
Hamilton police board member resigns, alleges 'profound failure' of oversight, mistreatment | CBC News
Menezes to submit ‘further complaints’ against police board
The sudden resignation Thursday of Dr. Anjali Menezes from the Hamilton Police Services Board came ‘without prior notice,’ according to a news release from the board. The release did not address the community member’s allegations of mistreatment that she says led to her decision to step down.
Jon Thompson explains why he's speaking out about the Thunder Bay police
Journalist Jon Thompson explains why he pushed back against the Thunder Bay police after the service stopped sending him media notifications.
Peel Police Service Board Releases Human Rights Governance Review Report | Peel Regional Police
The Peel Police Service Board has publicly released a comprehensive independent review examining the Board’s governance policies through a human rights and accountability lens, reinforcing the Board’s continued commitment to modern, transparent, and community-focused policing governance.
Niagara police budget could rise nearly 15% in 2027
Board members say wage increases, technology costs and reduced provincial funding are driving early estimate.
New York Regional Police Chief Paulo Da Silva is sworn in
A veteran officer, Da Silva has risen from “humble beginnings” in Portugal to the leadership of 3,000 officers and civilian staff in York Region.
Time for 'reflection and pause:' Waterloo regional police chief speaks out after 3 officers killed in Canada | CBC News
London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones - Canadian Affairs
Police say AI, drones and live facial recognition are essential to fighting crime, but rights groups warn of growing surveillance powers
National
Military held on to nearly 70% of sexual offence cases after Ottawa promised transfer to civilian police | CBC Accessibility
Canada's new law criminalizing sexualized AI deepfakes 'too little, too late,' woman says | CBC News
Liberals claim to be the party of law and order now. Inside the party's about-face on crime | CBC News
Online radicalization a growing public safety threat – Brandon Sun
The horrific details surrounding the shootout in Montreal, which left three dead, are coming to light as officials are sharing more information.
International
Canada, Qatar sign deal on public safety, transnational crime
Canada has signed an agreement with Qatar that Ottawa says looks to address evolving security threats and strengthen public safety.