British Columbia
‘A travesty of justice’: MMIWG2S families call for more police accountability in B.C. - BC | Globalnews.ca
COLUMN: Policing transition of this magnitude has never been done in Canada - Surrey Now-Leader
It is being implemented in phased manner over a few years; great progress being made
Alberta
Commotion over the Alberta Sovereignty Act ignores the long track record of provinces working around federal laws - The Hub
While reams of punditry have examined the constitutionality and wisdom, or lack thereof, of this proposal, most have overlooked the fact that provincial nullification of federal laws has been practiced for decades in other parts of the country.
‘ME’ Project joins fight against impaired driving | CTV News
Families and friends are honouring the legacy of their lost loved ones by creating a new campaign to raise awareness against impaired driving.
Edmonton police funding debate dominated by conflict of interest concerns | CBC News
City council has begun debating how police should be funded in the coming years, but a potential conflict of interest involving the Edmonton police chief dominated Monday's discussion.
Calgary police announce cybersecurity partnership
October is Cyber Awareness Month, and we are announcing a new partnership with the University of Calgary and a local cybersecurity company, ENFOCOM.Last month, we welcomed various cyber industry experts, international law enforcement agencies and post-secondary leaders to our bi-annual Cyber Summit in southeast Calgary.Over the course of four da...
City stalls bylaw for Indigenous advisory committee - StAlbertToday.ca
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Witnesses to shootings, even victims, reluctant to help Calgary police | CTV News
Police say that as the city is coming up on a record number of shootings in a single year, they are finding it more difficult to make arrests in the incidents.
Manitoba
Winnipeg police evict encampment on north side of Manitoba legislative grounds | CBC News
Winnipeg police say they have arrested seven people involved in bolstering an encampment on the north side of the legislative grounds and are evicting people who are staying there long-term.
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OCTOBER WEBINAR - Data-Led Innovations & Emerging Social Trends
Dr. Alina Turner is working with police, health and social services across 40 communities. In this session, she will provide members with an update on emerging innovations at the local level, and reflect on the role of governance boards in advancing a holistic, systems response to social issues that advances a new vision for policing. This session will tackle insights on domestic violence, mental health and addictions, housing and homelessness using new datasets as well.
Ontario
Vern White: Former Ottawa police chief resigns from Senate | CTV News
Former Ottawa police chief Vern White is leaving the Senate about a decade after being appointed to the job.
Another Toronto cop facing police act charges linked to promotions probe | CBC News
A second Toronto police officer is now facing police act charges stemming from an investigation into the force's promotions process.
Ottawa mayor wouldn't speak to Parliament security service during convoy: official | CBC News
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's office would not return a call from the Parliamentary Protective Service during the height of the Freedom Convoy, its acting director told a committee Thursday evening.
War of words heats up between police board, Gordon, former chief - Midland News
Retired Midland police chief Mike Osborne says police services board chair George Dixon continuing to mix issues to “confuse onlookers and to justify his harassing and relentless attacks'
Local reviews of Freedom Convoy response to focus on city, police board | CBC News
The City of Ottawa's auditor general says her team will dig into the planning and response of the city and its police board to last winter's Freedom Convoy, which is aimed to avoid duplicating other ongoing reviews related to the convoy.
Barrie police budget to be presented Oct. 27 at board meeting - Barrie News
Public invited to attend meeting in person or watch livestream
Peel police launch pilot project to help those in mental health crises
Peel police launch pilot project to help those in mental health crises.
Strategic Advisory Group sets course for a welcoming and safe downtown - City of Guelph
Guelph, ON September 29, 2022 – The Council-endorsed Strategic Advisory Group on downtown Guelph, a subcommittee of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness
BlackburnNews.com - Public input sought to help shape the future of local policing
The next phase of community consultation, as the Sarnia Police Service develops a plan for the future, is now underway.
‘A narrative that already exists’: How Toronto police prepared to publish data confirming systemic racism | Globalnews.ca
Change to Hamilton police board selection process passes — with 1 contentious amendment | inTheHammer
Quebec
Coalition of parents and youth workers oppose Montreal’s police-in-schools program - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Montreal a step closer to naming police chief | CTV News
The City of Montreal moved one step closer to finding a new police chief on Tuesday when the results of the public consultation were released.
Nova Scotia
What both sides of gun-control issue want to see from N.S. shooting inquiry | CBC News
Advocates for both gun-owner rights and stricter firearms controls say police, the federal government, and border services could take actions to help prevent massacres like the Nova Scotia mass shooting from happening again.
New Brunswick
Moncton councillors balk at call for 25 more RCMP officers next year | CBC News
Moncton councillors pushed back on a request to spend millions next year to add more Codiac Regional RCMP officers, saying they need more data and should wait for the results of a policing study.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Advocates 'tired of waiting' and urging ‘reconciliaction’ as police oversight proposals handed to N.L. justice minister | SaltWire
'Building Hope, Restoring Confidence' report now in government's hands; opposition calls out lack of commitment
National
Real versus fake: how replica guns can pose real problems | CBC News
A youth facing weapons charges after a gun incident at a Regina high school has reignited the conversation about how replica guns can pose issues for police, victims and those accused of using them.
Make Indigenous policing an essential service | The Star
The only way to ensure Indigenous communities receive equal policing is to ensure that Indigenous police are designated an essential service.
Trudeau to take stand at inquiry into Freedom Convoy | CTV News
CTV News has learned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be called to testify about his government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to anti-mandate Freedom Convoy protests in February.
Widespread protests against murder of women is making a difference | The Star
Recent high profile deaths share one thing in common: men exerting physical control to punish women for daring to go against their wishes.
International
How police can partner with clergy to improve community safety
Common goals of equitable justice, public service and caring for the community make for a powerful partnership between cops and clergy
