British Columbia
Crime in Nelson returning to pre-pandemic levels: police chief - Nelson Star
Annual data from Statistics Canada shows increases, but Chief Fisher cautions against overreaction
RCMP watchdog concerned with delays in B.C. C-IRG probe | CBC News
The RCMP’s federal review agency has hired an Indigenous-led law firm amid concerns around delays as it investigates the Community-Industry Response Group, special unit created to police civil disobedience against pipeline expansion in B.C.
Alberta
Signs of an Internal Revolt Against Edmonton’s Police Chief | The Tyee
Voices in a union newsletter aim harsh criticism at Dale McFee’s leadership.
Saskatchewan
Sask. establishes mandate and objectives of new provincial police force | CBC News
The Saskatchewan government has approved the mandate of how its new police agency will operate. The NDP is concerned about the reporting structure and independence of the force.
Saskatoon’s Crime Crushing website hopes to broaden public safety messaging | Globalnews.ca
Ryan Ehalt is the CEO and founder of Crime Crushing, a website he hopes to use to bypass social media algorithms to keep people updated on crime in the community.
Saskatchewan begins forming new police service; critics question lack of oversight - Alaska Highway News
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government has begun establishing a new provincial police service, but the minister in charge says it won't have an oversight body until boots are on the ground.
Ontario
Class-action lawsuit filed on Toronto street checks - APTN News
A class-action lawsuit takes aim at the Toronto Police Board and several named chiefs of...
Community engagement, time part of effort to tackle racism in Peel policing: OHRC | CBC News
Efforts to tackle systemic racism in the Peel Regional Police service will take time and lots of community engagement, the head of the Ontario Human Rights Commission says as dozens of recommendations to improve the force are reviewed.
Ahmad Attia’s reappointment to Peel police board helps reflect the community; questions linger over Ron Chatha’s removal | The Pointer
The move fills the board complement at a critical time for the force.
Environmental group, Ontario Green Party call for police investigation into Ford government’s Greenbelt plans | Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis
In the wake of a scathing auditor general report, environmental advocates and one opposition party are calling for Ontario's integrity commissioner and the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate the Ford government's Greenbelt plans.
Windsor police conducting final phase of downtown community safety initiative | CTV News
Windsor police are telling the public there will be an increased police presence downtown over the next two days as officers conclude their community safety initiative in the city’s core.
Class-action lawsuit proposed over Toronto police practice of ‘carding’ | Globalnews.ca
It names the Toronto Police Services Board, current police chief Myron Demkiw and former chiefs James Ramer, Mark Saunders and Bill Blair as defendants.
New Brunswick
N.B. government won't say what it will do with systemic racism report, months after release | CBC News
More than seven months after the systemic racism commissioner's report was released, the New Brunswick government still can’t say what, if anything, it plans to do with her findings and recommendations.
PEI
Charlottetown deputy mayor calls for police plan to address drug concerns, public safety | SaltWire
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — After months of discussions, Charlottetown is looking to involve police more in handling the complaints and fears about drugs and ...
Charlottetown police cracking down on helmetless bike riders, fines can be waived with information session | SaltWire
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Kenneth Murnaghan doesn’t remember the accident that changed his life. Other people had to tell the 10-year-old about the bike ...
Newfoundland and Labrador
Cox's Cove mayor worries RNC's expansion on Newfoundland's west coast will mean a drop in service | CBC News
The mayor of Cox's Cove says he's concerned the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's expansion on Newfoundland's west coast will mean an overall decrease in police services in the region.
The North
Arctic Bay residents raise concerns after RCMP search mail | CBC News
Some people in Arctic Bay had their mail searched this week after picking it up from the post office. The RCMP say they were acting under Nunavut's Liquor Act, but experts say searching mail could violate people's Charter rights.
National
NSICOP submits report about RCMP federal policing | CTV News
A committee of parliamentarians that oversees national security has submitted a report to the prime minister about the RCMP's federal policing mandate.
Online News Act: Police using social media as Meta blocks news in Canada | CTV News
Police services across Canada are grappling with how they will relay emergency information, including breaking news and details of missing persons, once Meta begins permanently removing news from its social media platforms.
Federal officials blamed AFN for delays on First Nations policing bill: documents | CTV News
Federal officials worried long-promised legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service was being delayed by Assembly of First Nations hesitations about the bill, newly released internal documents show.
Artificial intelligence will not make police body-worn cameras more effective – Canadian Dimension
Artificial intelligence tools cannot fix the systemic problems of policing, writes professor Christopher Schneider, but better policies and legislation might. Public access to police disciplinary records must exist in all jurisdictions and should absolutely include language that closes loopholes that attempt to conceal police misconduct from public view.
Amid calls for RCMP reform, Trudeau receives report on federal mandate | Globalnews.ca
The report is considered confidential for now, but a declassified version must be handed over to Parliament within 30 days of its next sitting.
RCMP has no national policy on policing media at protest sites: FOI - The Globe and Mail
In recent years, the RCMP has sent hundreds of its members to enforce injunctions sought by industry against protesters in several remote corners of the country
Aiming off target: Gun policy in Canada | Macdonald-Laurier Institute
In this new paper, Noah Schwartz and Tim Thurley offer recommendations for the improvement of Canadian gun policy, including the removal of the freeze on legal handgun transfers, sales, and inheritances, repealing the ban and planned confiscation of assault-style firearms, and reviewing the existing firearms classification system.
In the news today: Feds talk new Canadians and housing, First Nations policing delays | Lethbridge News Now
International
Police Reform and Police Recruitment Don't Have To Be at Odds
Instead of complaining about a public that doesn't appreciate them, police should show that they're worthy of appreciation.
Chicago’s newly selected top cop says reducing violence, officers’ well being among top priorities – Winnipeg Free Press
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago native pegged as the city’s next police superintendent said Monday at his introductory news conference that his top priorities include finding ways to tamp down violent...
Met Police Commissioner says reform is needed to sack ‘rogue’ officers
Sir Mark said the current system is too slow and he cannot appeal against ‘unduly lenient decisions’.
Detroit police changing facial-recognition policy after pregnant woman says she was wrongly charged | Financial Post
Northern Ireland’s police chief under pressure to resign over data leak - The Globe and Mail
Massive data breach resulted in the Police Service of Northern Ireland inadvertently posting key information about its 9,000 officers and staff on a website
How AI Is Helping Police Track Millions Of License Plates A Day
With the help of AI-driven tools, private agencies and law enforcement are building vast databases that are ripe for abuse.