Join us for the Building Bridges: Evidence-Based Policing Conference, presented by the Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing (Can-SEBP).
Join us for the Building Bridges: Evidence-Based Policing Conference, presented by the Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing (Can-SEBP).
This national event brings together police professionals, researchers, and partners to explore how research, data, and innovation are shaping modern policing.
Gain practical insights you can apply in your work and connect with forward-thinking leaders from across Canada and beyond.
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
Man lying in Vancouver alley struck by police vehicle: IIO
A B.C. law enforcement watchdog is asking witnesses to come forward after a man was struck by a Vancouver police vehicle in an alley last month.
Inquest recommendations fall short on delving into ‘devastating’ problem, says Sayers | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper
As Indigenous people continue to face a high rate of confrontations with police, a First Nations leader is disappointed that recent jury recommendations from a coroners inquest into a fatal shooting didn’t look further into the heart of the problem. “I was really hoping for stronger recommendations,” said Cloy-e-iis, Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. “As long as there’s First Nations people getting shot by the police, getting beat up by the police, we’re not making progress.”
$14.28M pay bump in Surrey Police union deal over 4 years | Peace Arch News
General wage increase 'in line with other municipal police departments for 2025 and 2026'
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan protective services gains accreditation status
Saskatchewan’s Provincial Protective Services (PPS) has officially become fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Sask. Police Commission hears appeal of officer fired for friendship with Hells Angels associate | CBC News
Saskatoon Police work to restore order on city buses – CTVNews
Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride weighs in on enforcing new transit rules, as well as the National Police Dog Championships coming to Saskatoon.
Manitoba
Police chief pulls plug on security shifts at supermarkets, stores – Winnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Police Service is ending its years-long practice of allowing officers to pick up overtime shifts to provide additional security in supermarkets and other stores at retailers’ expense.
Winnipeg police to use AI translation feature on their body-worn cameras
Winnipeg police have rolled out a new feature on their body-worn cameras. The new AI-powered tool will allow translation from dozens of languages, and police hope this will improve communication with the public. “At the halfway point of our pilot, we’re really pleased to be launching another feature of this item,” said George Labossière, the […]
Ontario
Ontario police: On-duty officer driving drunk pleads guilty
A veteran provincial police officer charged with driving drunk on the job pleads guilty.
VIDEO: New police board executive director focused on transparency - TBNewsWatch.com
New Thunder Bay Police Service Board Executive Director Christy Radbourne says her priorities are transparency and community engagement.
Thunder Bay Police Services Board announces new Executive Director - Your ThunderBay
The Thunder Bay Police Service Board is naming Christy Radbourne its new Executive Director.
Sault mayor investigated due to complaint involving police board - Sault Ste. Marie News
Mayor Matthew Shoemaker was asked about a code of conduct complaint as a member of the Police Service Board
Hamilton police join call for venues to 'consider the impact' of hosting anti-immigration group Saturday | CBC News
Quebec
Latest officer suspension linked to third racism incident, Montreal police say - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Montreal police have confirmed that the most recent suspension of an officer stationed in a multicultural neighbourhood is linked to a third incident of alleged misconduct.
Nova Scotia
Police board commissioner wants detailed monthly stats reports from Halifax cops - Halifax Examiner
Vincent Beswick-Escanlar has motion going to Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Wednesday.
More work needed to address lessons from N.S. mass shooting, says committee chair
HALIFAX — A committee reviewing government and police progress responding to recommendations from the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry has finished its work, but its chair says there is still much to be done.
Halifax Regional Police has deployed ARV 35 times in last year
The Halifax Regional Police has deployed its armoured rescue vehicle (ARV) nearly three dozen times in a year, mainly for situations involving high-risk search warrants.
National
RCMP to test facial recognition systems using Canadian police booking photos
Public plan says algorithms will be assessed for accuracy and demographic bias, but the force declines to identify participating vendors or disclose who is included in the dataset
Confidence in RCMP Operations and Leadership Grows in Canada – Research Co.
Fewer than three-in-five Canadians are satisfied with the criminal courts in their province.
