British Columbia
RCMP job vacancies in B.C. impacting investigations - The Globe and Mail
Library of Parliament report shows RCMP had 813 empty positions across the country in June, 2022 and more than half of them were in B.C.
B.C. commissioner urges creative ways to fight hate as reports double during pandemic - The Globe and Mail
A report released by B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner says police reported hate crimes in 2021 were 118 per cent higher than in 2019
B.C. toxic drug deaths continue to climb | CTV News
The overdose death toll has surpassed 200 for another month in British Columbia. The BC Coroners Service says 211 people died in January, bringing the number of deaths to at least 11,195 since 2016.
Delta Police say more youths carrying knives, bear spray - Delta Optimist
Police board told in many cases youths carrying such weapons in fear of being bullied or jumped
B.C. budget: $462 million earmarked for public safety, including 250 new RCMP officers | Globalnews.ca
Six police officers in Nelson, B.C. to face discipline in racist-messages investigation | Globalnews.ca
Victoria police chief tells council 9.6% increase is needed - Victoria Times Colonist
Chief Del Manak told Victoria council Thursday the VicPD is doing everything it can to ensure community safety despite being short on personnel and being asked to do more than ever.
Vancouver police, fire departments get budget boost in 2023 - Vancouver Is Awesome
Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: "It is critically important that we support and celebrate both of our public safety services."
Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alta., to establish municipal police service, phase out RCMP | CBC News
The northwestern Alberta city, population 68,000, is one step closer to establishing a municipal police service that would take over from the RCMP, Canada's national police service.
Alberta introduces new firearms legislation in latest pushback against Ottawa gun ban - The Globe and Mail
The Alberta Firearms Act, introduced in the legislature on Tuesday, asserts provincial powers in enacting the federal government’s ban and buyback program aimed at restricting ‘assault-style’ weapons
Ontario
Charges stayed in 'largest-ever' international drug bust in Toronto police history | CBC News
What was once dubbed the largest-ever "international drug takedown" in Toronto Police Service history fell through in court Monday after all charges linked to the case were stayed.
Timmins news: Police say they soon release details of a new recruitment plan | CTV News
The Timmins Police Services Board wants to reassure the public and Timmins Police Service employees that a plan to recruit and retain more officers is soon to be released to the public.
LPS opens Community Foot Patrol office on Dundas Street | CTV News
Just a few hours before London Police Service (LPS) was to open a new Community Foot Patrol Unit location at 183 Dundas St. came word of a stabbing nearby, with a man taken to hospital with what was believed to be a non-life-threatening injury. Police said the goal is to prevent, rather than to have to investigate, incidents like this.
Burlington election: Voters shut down police oversight board on ballot
Mayor Miro Weinberger and Acting Chief Jon Murad of the Burlington Police Department were strongly against the charter change.
Windsor police board wants external agency to look at acting deputy chief's stunt driving charge | CBC News
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission will review the circumstances around an acting deputy chief of the Windsor Police Service being charged with stunt driving.
OPP urged to own up for releasing personal details in manhunt | CBC News
Ontario's former privacy commissioner says provincial police need to own up after releasing detailed private information about two men during a manhunt in eastern Ontario last month, only to recall the information after arresting a third person.
Police put 80 officers on the TTC a month ago. Has it made the transit system any safer? | CBC News
Advocates say adding more officers to the system is a reactionary measure and governments need to do more to address systemic causes of increased violence.
North Bay news: Local police hire 9 new officers on board | CTV News
North Bay police have brought nine new police officers on board to join the force in a short swearing-in ceremony.
New Sarnia deputy chief proud to be role model as she stands on experience
Julie Craddock acknowledges she is pleased a time is soon coming when her hiring might not be considered ground-breaking. Craddock is the new deputy chief of the Sarnia Police Service — she is also the first female and first Indigenous officer in the post.
Quebec
Anti-racism group says Montreal police withheld findings of racial profiling report | CTV News
The Montreal police force is facing criticism from a local human rights group accusing the force of withholding the findings of a report on racial profiling by officers.
Nova Scotia
Indigenous policing, curbing gun crimes in Cape Breton focus of federal minister's visit | SaltWire
SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada’s public safety minister says supplanting Eskasoni’s current RCMP setup with a more Indigenous-focused policing system in the ...
The North
National Inuit organization, RCMP start work to prevent human trafficking | CBC News
The national organization representing Inuit says it's ready to start working with the RCMP to protect Inuit from human trafficking networks — especially in southern communities where they are more vulnerable.
National
Justice Minister defends Canada’s bail system, says it’s ‘strong and sound’ - The Globe and Mail
David Lametti said the government is committed to ensuring public safety, and changes to the bail system must not exacerbate the overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black people within Canadian jails
Brenda Lucki no longer attending international police conference | CTV News
The retiring head of Canada’s national police force will no longer speak at an upcoming policing conference in Dubai.
Sloly says he's 'almost completely vindicated' by convoy report | CBC News
The final report of the inquiry into last year's use of the Emergencies Act "almost completely vindicated" former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly — that is, according to Peter Sloly.
Federal government needs to reform bail system now to target repeat offenders, says B.C. Premier | CBC News
Premier David Eby's comments on bail reform come after federal Justice Minister David Lametti said Ottawa is prepared to change the Criminal Code to add "more stickiness'' for people seeking bail.
PM says reconciliation efforts will be a big factor in choosing next RCMP commissioner | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says appointing an Indigenous person as the next RCMP commissioner is an “excellent idea,” but he’s looking to appoint the "right" leader regardless of their background.
RCMP investigating leaks of foreign interference allegations | CTV News
The RCMP says it has launched an investigation into violations of national security information law in connection to media leaks of Chinese foreign interference allegations.
Federal government makes certain historic laws targeting women, LGBTQ community eligible for expungement - The Globe and Mail
Indecency offences dating back to 1892 that targeted the LGBTQ community are to be added to a list of ‘historically unjust offences’ people can apply to have struck from their record
International
Memphis approves police reforms after beating death of Tyre Nichols | SaltWire
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - The Memphis City Council on Tuesday approved a series of police reforms in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols following ...
Can police police their own? NYPD as a case study. - CSMonitor.com
The NYPD has been the nation’s foremost laboratory of police reform. So as the country wrestles with how best to find ways forward on policing, New York stands out as a crucial case study.
Police debate: What is the right age for a police chief candidate?
With supportive peers, an inquiring mind, and a mix of confidence and humility, a young chief might be just the thing a department needs
Call for applications for inaugural ‘First Nations Pathways to Policing Program’ - Queensland Police News
The Queensland Police Service (QPS), Australian Border Force (ABF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) have joined with TAFE Queensland to promote a new
Bill would combat epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people by supporting tribal policing
A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to bolster tribal law enforcement and combat the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people. The BADGES Act makes resources available, assists with officer recruitment and retention and increases tribal access to a national missing persons database.
Suffolk police promise comprehensive reforms in proposed $3.75M settlement with civil rights activists - Gothamist
The agreement from a 2015 lawsuit accusing officers of discriminating against Latinos.