British Columbia
B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port as expansion looms | CBC News
The federal government's failure to fund a police force dedicated to Canada's ports is a threat to national security that needs to be dealt with immediately, says Delta, B.C., Mayor George Harvie.
RCMP’s investigation into Kaylee Gunanoot’s death questioned by First Nations leaders - Terrace Standard
Persistent pleas for clarity, as community demands answers and action in tragic case
B.C. RCMP to hold regimental funeral Wednesday for officer killed in Coquitlam | CBC News
The funeral is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. PT at the Langley Events Centre. It will include a procession and a memorial service concluding with a final salute.
Housing, climate, public safety are focus of fall B.C. legislature session | Globalnews.ca
New legislation will aim to 'deliver more homes for people, faster, transition to clean energy, and keep people safe and communities strong,' the B.C. government said.
Body cams coming to Vancouver police by the end of the year? | News
Body cams could be coming to Vancouver police officers by the end of the year as part of a six-month pilot program.
‘A blur’: Rare disorder strikes B.C. transit police chief 1 month before retirement - BC | Globalnews.ca
The Metro Vancouver Transit Police chief officer was just one month away from retiring when he woke up on Aug. 30 with numbness in his hands and feet.
Vancouver police department has hired 100 officers in 2023 - Vancouver Is Awesome
Mayor Ken Sim: "That should be celebrated."
Alberta
Body worn camera ‘takes the subjectivity out’ of Calgary police complaints - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
In 2022, 39 per cent of PSS files used body worn camera footage. Through the first half of 2023, that increased to 52 per cent.
Beltline residents raise ‘disorder’ concerns over Calgary supervised consumption site - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
The Calgary supervised consumption site at Sheldon Chumir Health Centre opened in October 2017 and had 277,021 visits as of June 30.
Calgary Police Service looks to Metro Vancouver to bolster its ranks - Economy, Law & Politics | Business in Vancouver
Many police forces across the country, including the Surrey Police Service and Vancouver Police Department, are looking to recruit
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon police refuse to release policy on how they use dogs after violent arrest | CBC News
Warning: this story contains distressing details and images. Saskatoon police are refusing to release their policy on how police service dogs are used when arresting suspects.
Prince Albert police officer charged with 3 counts of assault after 2 incidents in July 2022: commission | CBC News
A Prince Albert, Sask., police officer was charged with three counts of assault this week in relation to two separate incidents in July 2022, according to one of Saskatchewan's police oversight agencies.
RCMP, Indigenous Services Canada to work with Red Pheasant Cree Nation | Globalnews.ca
The RCMP will collaborate with the Red Pheasant Cree Nation following the community declared a state of emergency after several drug overdoses within a 24-hour period.
Manitoba
Crime and disappointment – Winnipeg Free Press
Two deadly shootings happened just a few hours and blocks apart from Will Jones’ home in the North End earlier this month. The longtime inner-city resident has been mugged several times and his garage...
Ontario
High-ranking Toronto cop pleads guilty to interfering with force's promotions process | CBC News
Supt. Stacy Clarke has pleaded guilty to seven police act charges after interfering with the force’s internal promotions process by providing confidential information to multiple officers ahead of their interviews.
Toronto police officer charged with assault | CTV News
A Toronto police officer with 15 years of service has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault investigation.
Hamilton police say it will improve tracking no-knock raids after oversight agency recommendations | CBC News
HPS says it will improve its tracking of how often officers execute no-knock raids, a term for when they barge into homes unannounced while executing search warrants.
Toronto police seeing rise in organized retail crime | CP24.com
Toronto police say they have seen a rise in crimes targeting retail spaces and some of it appears to be organized.
Potential for 'some level' of vehicle protest, Ottawa police say | CBC News
While Ottawa police say they don't have specific information about a large demonstration, there's some chatter about a vehicle protest heading in the direction of the capital. Police say they have plans to keep streets safe and traffic moving.
Bail reform sooner could have prevented young constable death: OPP head | Globalnews.ca
The head of the OPP believes one of his young constables would still be alive had the Liberals' bail-reform legislation been law, he told a Senate committee Thursday.
Waterloo Regional Police Services Board Invites Community Input into Annual Budget - Waterloo Regional Police Service
Peterborough police chief calls claims police station moving from downtown ‘fictitious and unfounded’ | kawarthaNOW
By Paul Rellinger. Downtown Business Improvement Area head Terry Guiel says he has 'good information' new location at former Johnson and Johnson property is a done deal.
3 Windsor police officers recognized as finalists for policing, community awards | CBC News
Const. Jeff Loewen has been a police officer for almost 30 years. Over those years, he's seen a lot — but he says working with a local charity helps him give back.
Nova Scotia
N.S. announces comprehensive policing review following 2020 mass shooting | Globalnews.ca
The province says it will form a committee and may recommend changes on how policing is delivered in Nova Scotia, following a recommendation from the Mass Casualty Commission.
New Brunswick
Saint John's 911 dispatch centre a 'ticking time bomb' during strike, police union alleges | CBC News
The Saint John police union alleges the 911 dispatch centre has become a "ticking time bomb" because the people filling in to answer emergency calls during the strike by inside city workers don't have adequate training.
4 more Mounties for Moncton area proposed, fewer than originally planned | CBC News
The number of Mounties policing the Moncton area may increase next year, but by a smaller number than previously planned.
Woodstock, N.B. waiting on government’s ‘rubber stamp’ and money to bolster police services | SaltWire
Mayor and police chief host open house to discuss options and costs to cover the expanded municipality
Striking Saint John inside workers seek to question police chief about legality of pickets | CBC News
A court hearing to deal with a temporary injunction the City of Saint John obtained last week against striking inside workers has been adjourned after the union filed a "novel" motion to question the police chief about picket activity.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland news: 911 phone service restored | CTV News
RCMP in Newfoundland say phone service has been restored for police detachments and the province's 911 service.
The North
Canadian police won't investigate doctor for sterilizing Indigenous woman - ABC News
Police in Canada say they will not pursue a criminal investigation into a recent case in which a doctor sterilized an Inuit woman without her consent
National
Senior RCMP officers in bilingual positions can't speak French, aren't learning | CBC News
Several senior officers at the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) occupy bilingual positions even if they do not speak French, Radio-Canada has learned.
Crown alleges former RCMP director Cameron Ortis was trying to sell secrets to police targets | CBC News
Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP intelligence official accused of breaking Canada's secrecy law, was trying to sell RCMP operational information to individuals linked to the criminal underworld — including targets of police investigations — the Crown team said in its opening remarks.
Government to respond to parliamentary committee’s call for new extradition laws - The Globe and Mail
Parliament committee heard Sikh Canadians groups testify about potential of abuse of suspects extradited to India
Opinion: From ‘tough on crime’ to a new transformative vision for Canada’s justice system - The Globe and Mail
Jailing people isn’t working. What can we do instead?
LETTER: Respecting Const. Rick O’Brien – and all police - Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
Current outpouring appreciated, but respect and support for officers should be daily occurrence
International
India mounts pressure on Canada to act against Khalistani separatists, sets deadline to slash diplomatic staff in New Delhi
India has asked Canada to recall over 40 of its diplomats from India and set a deadline of October 10. Khalistani supporters staged a protest outside Indian High Commission in London.