British Columbia
Surrey councillor slammed for ‘conflict of interest’ in police vote - Langley Advance Times
Coun. Rob Stutt’s critical Nov. 14 vote on policing issue ‘deemed illegal and invalid,’ Safe Surrey Coalition charges
‘Prisoner in my own home’: Nanaimo residents hold another anti-crime rally - BC | Globalnews.ca
A Nanaimo rally demanding action on public safety came as the House of Commons rose for the summer without passing bail reform legislation sought by provincial governments.
‘Making a difference’: Island RCMP Indigenous Policing Unit sees results - Comox Valley Record
Const. Cole Brewer says role is among most satisfying he’s had
B.C. police chief conference wraps up in Penticton | Globalnews.ca
There are 233 members that make up the association of chiefs from various agencies across the province.
New West police board to update its governance manual - New West Record
Boosting transparency: New Westminster police board to update governance manual
Mayor Tom Dyas says crime numbers trending in positive direction - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
Tom Dyas spent four months during last year's election campaign hammering home Kelowna's need to do more to fight crime.
North Okanagan RCMP map out strategic priorities, public safety tops list - Vernon News - Castanet.net
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment's strategic priorities are public safety, vulnerable persons, community outreach, and policing excellence.
What is the New Westminster Police Department’s budget? - New West Record
Early indications suggest New Westminster Police Department could seek 8% or more budget increase in 2024
Alberta
Edmonton community concerns about collecting race-based data
Local research shows people want to know why race-based data is collected and to know that the focus is anti-racism in policing.
Saskatchewan
New Regina police headquarters hosts flag-raising ceremony ahead of opening to public next week | CBC News
The Regina Police Service announced the completion of the first phase of its new headquarters campus with a flag-raising ceremony and drum circle performance Thursday morning.
Use of full-body restraint while in youth detention 'left me broken,' Sask. man says | CBC News
Videos obtained by CBC News show teens in two Saskatchewan youth detention facilities being forced into a full-body restraint called the Wrap, sometimes for hours. Experts and the people who've endured the device say it can cause lasting psychological trauma.
Homelessness volunteer says Regina police chief's comments on city hall encampment concerning | CBC News
Regina Police Service Chief Evan Bray called the encampment outside city hall more of a protest than an encampment and a way to exploit people experiencing homelessness.
Manitoba
‘Tough on crime’ claim tough to swallow – Winnipeg Free Press
If the Stefanson government were truly interested in beefing up Manitoba’s prosecution branch — as it claimed to be this week — it would have signed a new contract with Crown attorneys more than a yea...
Ontario
Opinion: Cornwall police services board's silence has been a disservice to those it serves | The Kingston Whig Standard
Ottawa police received 400 complaints about officers during 'Freedom Convoy' protest | CTV News
Ottawa police received more than 400 complaints from the public about officers' conduct during the February 2022 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration in downtown Ottawa, with a majority of the complaints either screened out or consolidated.
Central Ontario sees increase in opioid-related deaths | CTV News
Addiction to opioids, and especially the increased use of fentanyl, has become an urgent public health matter in our communities.
Hamilton Police Release Use of Force Data
Hamilton Police have released the annual Use of Force (UOF) statistics for 2022. Canada’s Criminal Code grants police officers authority on reasonable grounds to use as much force as necessary to carry out their duties.Last year, there were 387 reported UOF incidents. This is a seven per cent increase in UOF over 2021. The UOF incident remains...
Ontario Police Officer Appeals Professional Punishment for Donating to Freedom Convoy | Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
TORONTO, ON: Constable Michael Brisco has filed a Notice of Appeal with Ontario Civilian Police Commission, challenging tribunal decisions finding him guilty of discreditable conduct and forcing him to work 80 hours without pay for donating $50 to the Freedom Convoy. Constable Brisco has served with the Windsor Police Service and is a highly trained and respected police officer with ... Read More
Rickford hopes for Indigenous policing funding deal - DrydenNow: Dryden, Ontario's latest news, sports, weather, community events.
Some pressure at a provincial level on the federal government to complete a funding agreement with Indigenous police services. Ontario provides 48 per cent of the funding. Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford says he has had regular contact with the Solicitor General's office and the police services at the heart of the deal.
Black people face 'gross over-representation' in Hamilton police's use of force, data shows | CBC News
The 2022 use of force report, which will be discussed during an HPS board meeting on Thursday, says Black people were on the receiving end of 17.2 per cent of all use of force incidents in 2022 despite representing only five per cent of Hamilton's population.
Ryan Gauss appointed to police services board following council vote | CTV News
It ended where it began — after months of indecision over filling a vacant seat on the London Police Services Board (LPSB). On Tuesday, city council was tasked with appointing one person from a list of five finalists as part of a lengthy selection process that included a highly publicized do-over.
London, Ont.'s new police chief shares his emotional road to becoming top cop | CBC News
The date June 26 was seared into Thai Truong's memory long before it was the day he took part in a ceremony to officially welcome him as London, Ont.'s new police chief.
Canada Day in Ottawa: Extra police coming to capital | CTV News
Ottawa police chief Eric Stubbs says extra police officers from across Ontario will be coming to Ottawa to assist on Canada Day because of the larger footprint for celebrations.
OPP reinvestigating deaths of 13 Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ont., over 13-year period | CBC News
Ontario Provincial Police are reinvestigating the deaths of 13 Indigenous people between 2006 and 2019 in Thunder Bay, at the request of the attorney general. "We believe victims' families, friends, communities and the public deserve to know what happened," an OPP spokesperson said in confirming the reinvestigations.
Rising crime in 2022 annual report due to post-pandemic transition, police say | CBC News
A wide range of crime statistics, from calls for service to the severity of crimes, increased across Ottawa in 2022, according to the latest annual report from Ottawa police.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Indigenous police services fight for funding - Elliot Lake News
Sudbury.com reporter Jenny Lamothe takes us behind the scenes
Windsor police launch officer exchange program with Indigenous Police Service
Windsor police have announced the launch of an officer exchange program with the Anishinabek Police Service.
Outgoing Greater Sudbury police board thanked for their service - Sudbury News
Now that the Greater Sudbury police services board is full, with three newcomers joining their ranks this year, members bid farewell to those who have left the board
Quebec
No moratorium on street checks, says Montreal police chief | CBC News
Despite an "extremely critical" report on persistent systemic biases in street checks, Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher says implementing a moratorium, as recommended, would only be a symbolic gesture.
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton police chief responds to safety concerns of staffing issues | SaltWire
SYDNEY, N.S. — Cape Breton Regional Police Service Chief Robert Walsh has acknowledged staffing issues with his force but has disputed the severity of the ...
Halifax police union warns of mass exodus of officers | CBC News
The union representing Halifax Regional Police officers is sounding the alarm: they are losing members faster than they can be replaced.
National
Victims claim gender discrimination in application of sex crime laws | CBC News
Several women who say they were sexually exploited or assaulted by the same teacher in the 1970s and 1980s allege gender discrimination in how police lay historical sex charges.
The security screening process for Canadian immigration | Canada Immigration News
The government of Canada requires all immigration applicants to undergo a security screening, which is a thorough background check to ensure that you do not pose a threat to Canadian society. Before you arrive, Canadian immigration officials will conduct a background check in order to make a final decision on your application for admission to
'A life sentence': No escape from abusive relationships when navigating family court system, say victims | CBC News
Recent changes to federal laws aim to better educate judges on intimate partner violence. But survivors and experts say abuse is still not being adequately incorporated into family court decisions, leaving victims and their children at risk post-separation.
International
Opinion: Connecticut bail reform will lead to more fugitives
The CT legislature should anticipate a rise in defendants failing to appear for their court dates as a result of new bail reform measures.
'The Floodgates Are Open': Duke Research Center Tracks Police Reform Bills in U.S. - Chapelboro.com
Duke's Wilson Center for Science and Justice is tracking proposed police reform across the country, which has spiked since 2020.