British Columbia
B.C. Premier Horgan cites ‘multi-faceted’ crime approach amid debate about arrests | The Star
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan waded into British Columbia’s contentious crime debate Wednesday, saying he understands concerns in communities about v...
Former Solicitor General Heed says reversal of ongoing transition to Surrey municipal policing is “not going to happen” - Indo-Canadian Voice
Vancouver Police Union breaks with tradition and endorses ABC Vancouver for municipal election | CBC News
Vancouver's Police Union is endorsing mayoral candidate Ken Sim of the ABC Vancouver party in the upcoming municipal election, breaking a tradition of staying out of municipal politics.
B.C. municipal election: Surrey mayoral candidates on public safety and policing | Watch News Videos Online
Tweed tea with Oak Bay’s first female deputy police chief – Sooke News Mirror
Tweed editor Susan Lundy talks with Deputy Chief Julie Chanin
Alberta
Edmonton Police Commission responds to Sohi's comments | CTV News
Edmonton's mayor believes the city's police governance system "is not responding to the expectations of Edmontonians" and he's contemplating supporting a major shakeup.
Edmonton police commission caused conflict of interest with funding report, says ethics expert | CBC News
Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee argues that he’s not in a conflict of interest for his connection to an organization hired to write a report about police funding — but at least one expert staunchly disagrees.
Danielle Smith’s sovereignty act covers uncharted territory, scholars say - The Globe and Mail
Some experts see the proposed law as a rejection of the original 1867 Constitution
Saskatchewan
Indigenous-Led Program To Help Women Transition Back Into Their Community | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
Sask. First Nation reinstates state of emergency in response to drug, gang activity after elders assaulted | CBC News
Buffalo River Dene Nation has reinstated a state of emergency in response to the gang and drug activity in the community which has spread fear in residents.
'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping others | CBC News
Some of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say.
Manitoba
Report echoes calls for removal of police from Winnipeg schools, citing fear and discrimination | CBC News
A new report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives repeats calls for an end to the Winnipeg Police Service school resource officer program, which places police in schools.
Community safety, downtown revitalization, living wages on Winnipeg mayoral candidates’ minds Friday - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
New research shows why Winnipeg schools feel unsafe for Black and Indigenous students | CTV News
New research from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that racism in schools, as well as police in schools, are some of the main reasons schools feel unsafe for Black and Indigenous students.
Mayoral candidate who promised to continue police-HQ legal action returns donation from defendant | CBC News
Winnipeg mayoral candidate Scott Gillingham, who has promised to continue the city's legal action over the police headquarters project, is returning a campaign contribution from a contractor the city added to its police-HQ lawsuit.
Sponsored
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
Women impacted by 2000 bathhouse raid voice opposition to new police chief | The Star
Group of women affected by the crackdown — described as a “flagrant” violation of charter rights — writes open letter to mayor and TPS board members decrying Myron Demkiw’s appointment
'Crime prevention device' installed under Oshawa bridge draws accusations of discrimination | CP24.com
An Oshawa, Ont. activist is hoping her accusations of discrimination will be heard above the sounds blaring from what’s been described as a ‘crime prevention device’ installed underneath a bridge in the city.
Police board aims to hire new chief by end of term, despite election | CBC News
Seven people have applied to be the next chief of police in the nation's capital, according to the chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board, who said the plans remain to hire a new chief before the end of this term of council.
Ex-Ottawa police chief cites 'declining level of trust' for resignation during convoy | CBC News
Peter Sloly says he resigned as chief of the Ottawa Police Service in the middle of the Freedom Convoy crisis partly because he feared eroded trust in his leadership was delaying the flow of extra officers from other jurisdictions.
Coroner’s inquest begins for two Indigenous men who died in Thunder Bay police custody - The Globe and Mail
Inquest into the men’s deaths will examine how the men were assessed for suspected intoxication, policies and procedures for police interaction with intoxicated people
Why is Toronto still not spending on community safety? | The Star
Study after study has pointed to investments in community-led solutions that remain chronically underfunded.
Community survey shows 90% satisfaction with York Regional Police - Newmarket News
Community survey reveals auto theft and fraud are now among top 5 crime concerns, with guns and gangs, and drug enforcement dropping off the list
Joint investigation leads to drop in overdose-related deaths on Walpole Island, police say | CBC News
Project McNulty was initiated following a state of emergency, which was first declared in Bkejwanong territory in July 2021, in response to a growing number of drug overdoses and deaths involving opiates like fentanyl as the leading cause.
Nova Scotia
Halifax police release policies around cops’ extra-duty assignments, and more from police board
The Halifax Board of Police Commissioners met virtually on Wednesday.
Police chief: New way needed to handle street parties in wake of Dalhousie homecoming disturbance | SaltWire
The Halifax police commission will work on ways to better prepare for large and violent gatherings in the wake of the Dalhousie University homecoming ...
PEI
Summerside police chief takes off his badge after almost 45 years on the job | CBC News
After more than four decades on the job, Summerside police chief Dave Poirier has decided to call it a day. During his time with the force, Poirier answered thousands of calls — some of them scary — and has seen a lot of change in the world. He's received awards for saving lives, but credits his wife for saving his own.
Newfoundland and Labrador
RNC chief's refusal to acknowledge systemic racism 'very troubling,' says Indigenous group | CBC News
First Voice says it's deeply disappointed that Pat Roche hasn't responded to its repeated requests for him to reconsider his position that there is no systemic racism in the police force he leads.
Overcoming stigma amidst growing need: Scenes from the Gathering Place | CBC News
As the Gathering Place continues to experience record demand for service, its executive director says the most challenging aspect for the community health centre and its guests is the stigma associated with it.
National
65 witnesses set to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act | CBC News
The history-making inquiry into the federal government's use of emergency powers to quell the convoy protest last winter is beginning to take shape ahead of its start later this week.
Should the Royal Canadian Mounted Police be scrapped? A proposal last week to boot the federal force out of N.L. echoes recent calls to disband the force entirely | SaltWire
Police force's relationship with Indigenous communities is particularly strained; critics say the RCMP is stretched too thin, unwilling to change
What should Canada do about intimate partner violence? Five solutions from five survivors - The Globe and Mail
Education for boys, affordable housing and aid for survivors, training for bureaucrats and health care workers: These are some of the things Canadian women want to see to address a ‘shadow pandemic’ of violence
The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service | Prime Minister of Canada
These are the worst cities for crime in Canada: Numbeo | News
Numbeo has put out an updated analysis of crime in Canada, revealing the worst cities for crime in the country.
International
Biden's blanket pot pardon plan is better than Canada's approach, experts say | CBC News
U.S. President Joe Biden says he'll grant automatic pardons to all Americans convicted on federal charges of simple possession of marijuana. Some Canadian legal experts say that's the approach Canada should have followed. Instead, Ottawa puts the onus on the applicant — and has granted far fewer pardons than the government hoped.
Chicago’s new civilian police oversight commission is off to a slow start - Chicago Sun-Times
Adam Gross, executive director of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, told City Council members that out of 14 positions in the 2022 budget, only one other person besides Gross is “hired and on staff.”
New NYPD cell phone app will help LGBTQ residents in crisis: police commissioner
The NYPD’s department-issued cell phones are getting a new app that will allow cops to quickly access LGBTQ resources for city residents needing help, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Tuesday. The map-based application is the first of its kind in the nation, said Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx), who joined Sewell at police headquarters to announce the cell phone upgrade. “Now NYPD ...
Milwaukee police launch program to protect victims of human trafficking, anti-LGBTQ crimes | Wisconsin Public Radio
Through the national Safe Place Program, the Milwaukee Police Department will give rainbow badge decals to businesses that commit to allowing victims of human trafficking and anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes to stay in their buildings while they wait for the police.