British Columbia
B.C. urges Surrey to proceed with local police force and end city’s relationship with RCMP - The Globe and Mail
Surrey continuing with the RCMP would create policing shortage in rest of B.C., Solicitor-General Mike Farnworth says
'We pick the RCMP,' defiant Surrey mayor says, after province recommends continuing transition to local police | CBC News
The B.C. government has recommended the City of Surrey keep its independent municipal police force and continue its transition away from the RCMP, but Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke rejected the recommendation and said she still wants to retain the Mounties' services.
Myles Gray inquest: B.C. man died by homicide, coroner's jury rules | CTV News
The jury at a B.C. coroner's inquest into Myles Gray's 2015 death after a beating by police has found the 33-year-old died by homicide.
B.C. premier to brief Surrey mayor and council on policing resolution | CBC News
Premier David Eby says he's had multiple "constructive conversations" with Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. It's the first time Eby has spoken about the province's controversial report since its release on Friday.
B.C. policing: Minister says no plans for provincial, regional forces | CTV News
One year since an all-party committee presented the B.C. government with a report recommending the formation of a provincial police force among other significant changes, progress has been slow on what has been widely described a monumental change in addressing public safety.
Vancouver police committed to improving crisis response after inquest into Myles Gray homicide, chief says - The Globe and Mail
Chief Constable Adam Palmer says the VPD is committed to giving all officers the ‘most up-to-date training on crisis de-escalation and mental health’
Chief confident board to approve $500K re: Chan inquest - Vancouver Is Awesome
Adam Palmer: "I agree with all of the recommendations that came out of the coroner's inquest."
What happens at the police board in New Westminster, BC? - New West Record
What’s happening at the New West police board in brief? Hair colour, accountability and more
Premier Eby says B.C. officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute | The Star
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he expects his government and Surrey’s mayor and council to work together to resolve the police ser...
Alberta
Edmonton has 2nd-most police-involved deaths among municipal forces in Canada, database shows | CBC News
A new project that aims to shed light on the number of police-involved deaths across Canada was created because police forces across the country do not routinely provide this type of information to the public.
No charges for Edmonton police constable who kicked Indigenous teen in the head | CBC News
An officer who kicked an Indigenous teenager in the head — leaving him with life-altering injuries — won't face criminal charges even though Alberta’s police watchdog says the officer displayed a "shocking lack of judgment and disregard" for the teen's life.
Grande Prairie City Council Announces New Police Commission Appointees | City of Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, AB - The City of Grande Prairie announced today the appointment of seven members to the new Grande Prairie Police Commission, a key milestone in establishing an independent and arms-length oversight body for the recently formed Grande Prairie Municipal Police Service. The commission will provide civilian oversight of the police service and ensure policing meets local needs, values, and priorities.
Saskatchewan
Council approves SPSA President appointment to Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners - Prince Albert Daily Herald
City Council unanimously voted in approval of Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) President and Fire Commissioner Marlo Pritchard filling the Prince Albert
Prince Albert Indigenous group looks into self-administered policing | Globalnews.ca
The Navajo Nation are part of the Dene community, which is why PAGC took a trip south of the border instead of visiting other Nations in Canada.
Manitoba
Security videos that show RCMP punching Indigenous men in Thompson point to tense relationship | CBC News
CBC News obtained two videos that show two separate cases of an RCMP officer in Thompson punching an Indigenous man while responding to a call. Both officers were charged with assault — one was acquitted and the other pleaded guilty.
Ontario
Ottawa police: New board chair taking new look at policing in the capital | CTV News
Ottawa's newest police services board chair says she hopes she can bring a new perspective to policing in the nation's capital, but she does not believe in dramatically changing how police operate.
Danielle Dowdy and the cost of working for the greater good | The Pointer
Danielle Dowdy and the cost of working for the greater good
New police chief the first-ever racially diverse top cop in London, Ont. | CBC News
The London Police Services Board has announced Thai Truong as the southwestern Ontario city's new chief of police. Truong comes to London from York Regional Police.
Toronto police constable dismissed for misconduct after tweeting about sexual harassment | CBC News
A Toronto Police Service constable will be fired or must resign in seven days after being found guilty of eight counts of misconduct.
Hamilton police chief says new education requirements won't impact officer quality | CBC News
Police Chief Frank Bergen said the new provincial education requirement for police officers will not change the quality of the city's police force, he said at a Hamilton Police Services Board meeting on Thursday.
Windsor sees increase in alleged assaults by people out on bail, peace bonds | CBC News
There's an increase in the number of reported assaults in Windsor, Ont., that were allegedly committed by people out on bail or peace bond over a recent five-year period, according to new Statistics Canada data compiled for CBC News.
Indigenous people detail violent encounters with Thunder Bay police in human rights complaints | CBC News
Indigenous people living in Thunder Bay, Ont., are speaking out about recent violent encounters with city police, and have detailed their concerns in human rights complaints.
Greater Sudbury Police Service says use of force increased in 2022 | CBC News
Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has reported that use of force incidents were up in 2022 over the previous year, in large part due to an increase in mental health calls where some show of force was needed to de-escalate a crisis.
Violent crime on bail up in Ontario, stakeholders agree system is broken, but not on how to fix it | CBC News
Data obtained from Statistics Canada on incidents where someone has allegedly failed to follow bail or peace bond conditions and committed a violent crime show that the numbers are up across Ontario and in the Greater Toronto Area over five years.
Waterloo regional councillor calls out colleagues on police services board | TheRecord.com
In February, regional council approved the 2023 budget without having all of the necessary information from Waterloo Regional Police Services to make an informed decision, writes Colleen James
New chief outlines vision for future of police service - TBNewsWatch.com
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Midland police board wants public input to help guide OPP - Midland News
Survey results will be shared with Southern Georgian Bay OPP command to include in their overall strategic plan for North Simcoe
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia unveils plans for mental-health support - The Globe and Mail
The Mass Casualty Commission called for more than 100 changes in its final report into the police and government response to the 2020 mass killing that began in Portapique
Halifax police board chair suggests independent review of response to 2021 protest will happen
Police pepper sprayed protesters outside the old Halifax library on Aug. 18, 2021.
New Brunswick
Western New Brunswick communities eye swapping RCMP for regional force | CBC News
Two municipalities in western New Brunswick are proposing to drop the RCMP in favour of a new regional police force.
Newfoundland and Labrador
What these previously unreleased police discipline files show about conduct at the RNC | CBC News
CBC News gained access to records through access to information and with an appeal to privacy commissioner — but there are still big gaps in the data.
National
Why mass shooting inquiry said Canada should look to Finland for its policing model | CBC News
The Mass Casualty Commission recommended all of Canada's police forces — not just the RCMP — look to Finland for its policing model, which has a three-year degree program.
RCMP's recruitment plight could threaten its ability to do its job, advisory board warns | CBC News
The RCMP's recruitment situation can be described accurately as a crisis, says the force's independent advisory board — one that could threaten its ability to serve as Canada's national police force.
How the sex offender registry in Canada works — and its limitations - National | Globalnews.ca
The federal government has introduced new legislation that could change who gets listed on the National Sex Offender Registry. What are the proposed changes?
Cristian Cuxum identified as Canada’s top wanted fugitive: police | Watch News Videos Online
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