British Columbia
Surrey budget proposes 9.5% property tax increase for policing transition costs | CBC News
The City of Surrey has released its draft five-year budget Saturday, proposing a property tax increase of 16.5 per cent for 2023, to cover the costs largely associated with the police transition.
Surrey police chief wants audit of city's 'inflated and mischaracterized' costings - Victoria Times Colonist
SURREY, B.C. — The chief of the municipal police service in Surrey, B.C.
Alberta
Fear of rising crime outpaces actual crime in Calgary: poll | CTV News
A new poll suggests Calgarian perception of crime is outpacing actual crime in the city.
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon police uniforms stolen in break-in at Calgary business | CTV News
Police are warning the public after a break-in last week at a business that supplies uniforms to the Saskatoon police.
Manitoba
Councillor calls for Winnipeg police to reopen district stations to the public 24-7 | CBC News
Winnipeg city council is set to consider a call for police to reopen district stations that have been closed to the public since the start of the pandemic.
Winnipeg city council: police stations could be open 24/7 | CTV News
Winnipeg city council is considering the idea of opening district police stations to the public for 24/7 service.
Ontario
Officer calls for civilian oversight of Ontario's Indigenous police forces after string of alleged sexual assaults | CTV News
An officer in an Indigenous policing service that has jurisdiction over much of Ontario’s north says its civilian oversight needs an overhaul after a harrowing experience shattered her confidence in the current system and left her unlikely to ever return to what she described as her dream job.
'Not acceptable:' northern Ontario communities fight to save OPP detachment | CBC News
Four small towns and a First Nation near Sudbury are trying to save their Ontario Provincial Police detachment after learning the police forces is considering shutting it down.
Commissioner Rouleau lays blame on OPS, OPP for policing failure during Freedom Convoy | Prince George Post
Suspended over a year, Thunder Bay deputy police chief's future will soon be known amid leadership questions | CBC News
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has completed an investigation into serious allegations of workplace harassment and misconduct against Thunder Bay Deputy Police Chief Ryan Hughes, who has been suspended since January 2022, CBC News has learned.
Waterloo region residents weigh in about crime and policing amid council approval of police budget | CBC News
CBC Kitchener-Waterloo spoke to people in downtown Kitchener about policing and crime ahead of a meeting Wednesday evening when regional council is expected to approve the final 2023 budget, which includes the police budget.
Councillor requests review of city's appointment policy for agencies, boards, and commissions | Canada.Com
Emergencies Act report highlights intelligence failure by Ottawa police | CBC News
"Policing failures" large and small "contributed to a situation that spun out of control" when protest convoys converged on the capital last winter, according to the final report of the Public Order Emergency Commission.
Better budget communication planned for 2024, Waterloo region's police chief says | CBC News
Waterloo Regional Police Chief Mark Crowell told members of the police services board that he'll work on a plan to better present the 2024 budget to Region of Waterloo councillors. That's in light of council passing a motion to require police to consult with council and the public before approving its budget.
Kawartha Lakes Police Service Implements New Media Policy Around Naming Accused Individuals | Kawartha 411
KAWARTHA LAKES-The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is making some major changes to its media policy.
The discussion began at the January board meeting when Chief Mark Mitchell brought up the idea of no longer releasing the names of people charged with crimes.
The police service drafted new
Deachman: Toronto pilot shows 911 mental-health calls can be diverted from police. It's time to forge ahead in Ottawa. | Ottawa Citizen
Northwestern Ontario communities get policing discounts from province, say more needed | Globalnews.ca
Out on bail accused cop killer allegedly went on violent spree | TheSpec.com
It appears no one was actively searching for Randall McKenzie before he allegedly killed an OPP officer — despite facing new charges while on bail, Susan Clairmont writes.
New Brunswick
Second downtown Moncton RCMP office opening faces delays | CBC News
The opening of a satellite RCMP office in downtown Moncton may now only happen this summer, about a year behind schedule.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Retired police officer breaks silence over RNC dismantling horse therapy program | CBC News
Const. Kelsey Muise found new purpose in her career after being assigned to the mounted unit. Then, she says, there was a change at the top of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
The North
Nunavut Legislative Assembly gets back to work today | CBC News
Nunavut's lawmakers will return to the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday to begin the winter sitting. The three-week session will largely focus on the government's operations and maintenance budget for next year, set to be tabled on Thursday.
National
Freedom Convoy commission report: 9 key takeaways | CTV News
The final report assessing the federal government's invocation of the Emergencies Act concluded that the threshold was met to enact unprecedented powers to end to the 'Freedom Convoy' protests, but what else did it say? CTVNews.ca dove into the massive report and came away with nine notable findings that you may have missed.
FSIN calls for appointment of Indigenous RCMP commissioner to combat systemic racism - Prince Albert Daily Herald
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to appoint a First Nations individual as the 25th
RCMP Says Recruitment a Challenge as Attrition Rate Hits 10-Year High
The federal police force says it’s facing recruitment challenges while at the same time dealing with the departure ...
As police apologize for convoy mistakes, residents reflect on eroded trust | CBC News
As the Ottawa Police Service apologizes for mistakes the force made during last winter's convoy occupation, those who lived through it are reflecting on their frayed trust in authorities one year later.
Mendicino says next RCMP commissioner needs to take force 'to newer heights' | CBC News
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he hopes the next commissioner of the RCMP will take the police force “to newer heights.”
A look at RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki’s time in office - The Globe and Mail
As the RCMP’s top officer since 2018, Lucki has been embroiled in controversies over events like the Nova Scotia mass shootings and Emergencies Act Inquiry
As Emergencies Act report tabled, key witnesses have moved on | CBC News
As the Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC) prepares to release its highly anticipated report into last winter's convoy protests, many of the witnesses from the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service who testified last fall have either left or moved to new roles.
As police apologize for convoy mistakes, residents reflect on eroded trust | CBC News
As the Ottawa Police Service apologizes for mistakes the force made during last winter's convoy occupation, those who lived through it are reflecting on their frayed trust in authorities one year later.
International
British police face struggle to clean up sexist culture after scandals | SaltWire
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's police force is under unprecedented pressure to reform after the conviction of officers for murder and ...
Police reforms can save lives, save money, and strengthen law enforcement | The Hill
Comprehensive reforms of police practices are long overdue.