British Columbia
Province passes legislation to end Surrey policing saga | CTV News
The provincial government passed the Police Amendment Act Wednesday, aiming to help address the ongoing challenges of the Surrey policing transition from the RCMP to a municipal force.
BC Highway Patrol to stop responding to crashes, traffic incidents - BC | Globalnews.ca
The BC Highway Patrol will soon stop handling day-to-day traffic related calls in the Lower Mainland, but one local police chief says it amounts to downloading costs on his city.
B.C. coalition calls for government action on violent retail crime | CBC News
A group of more than 30 British Columbia retailers, trade associations and other organizations is calling for a coordinated government response for repeat offenders they say are behind a wave of theft, vandalism and violent crime.
Vancouver police chief addresses Board of Trade | CTV News
For the first time in more than eight years, Vancouver's police chief addressed the city's business community in a presentation to the Board of Trade.
B.C. watchdog calls for health professionals, not police to care for intoxicated prisoners | CBC News
A report released from the Independent Investigations Office, a civilian-led police oversight agency, says holding those who are intoxicated in jail cells is outdated and offers no guarantee of their safety and health.
Funeral held for Lil'wat Nation's Sergeant Michael Leo - Pique Newsmagazine
Leo was a member of the Stl’atl’imx Tribal Police Service who treated everyone ‘without discrimination or bias’
Delta police chief outlines port policing options - Delta Optimist
The Roberts Bank Terminal alone handles more than three million containers annually
New Abbotsford Police chief ‘excited for the future’ - Agassiz-Harrison Observer
Colin Watson of Victoria takes over from retiring Mike Serr on Nov. 2
Alberta
Calgary councillor Raj Dhaliwal stepping away from police commission | CTV News
Ward 5 councillor Raj Dhaliwal was set to sit on the police commission for one more year, but on Tuesday he made the decision to step away.
Watchdog probing military police work in case of soldier who attempted to kill her children | CBC News
Canada's military police watchdog plans to probe how investigators handled the case of an Edmonton-based soldier who was found guilty earlier this year of trying to kill herself and her three children by setting her house on fire in 2015.
Former Edmonton remand guard gets house arrest for impersonating police | CBC News
A former Edmonton Remand Centre guard who impersonated a police officer several times during altercations with members of the public was sentenced to house arrest on Tuesday.
Calgary police chief unaware honour guard attended controversial prayer breakfast, but ‘not surprised’ - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Chief Mark Neufeld said he had no prior knowledge of honour guard members plans to escort Hannaford into the Westin Calgary prior to his speech that received a standing ovation.
Saskatchewan
Regina records most fatal drug overdoses in first 9 months of year since data has been collected | CBC News
Overdoses are increasing in Regina. Officials with the Regina Police Service say the issue needs to be addressed.
A northern Saskatchewan community is calling for help amid unrelenting violence | CBC News
Residents of Pelican Narrows described the fear of growing violence in their small northern Saskatchewan community, pleading with community leaders and police for help.
Manitoba
Winnipeg police message on counter-protests tying up resources could put chill on some: prof | CBC News
Winnipeg police say monitoring sometimes tense counter-protests strains their resources — a message one expert finds plausible, while another says it could deter some from exercising their democratic rights to protest.
Hateful signs about Israel-Hamas conflict ramping up tensions in Winnipeg | CBC News
Tensions in Winnipeg are growing amidst the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, causing some members of the city’s Jewish and Palestinian communities to contact police about hateful signs at protests and posts being circulated on social media.
Former Winnipeg police chief, province, launch forums to get community feedback on public safety training | Watch News Videos Online
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Ontario
What Windsor's new deputy police chief wants you to know about him | CBC News
Windsor-born Jason Crowley said's he proud to become a deputy chief of the police service he's served for more than three decades.
Union wants more mental health supports, reintegration program for Hamilton police officers - Hamilton | Globalnews.ca
The president of the Hamilton Police Association went to the police board Thursday and asked for a "fulsome wellness unit" to aid traumatized first responders.
Advocates want officer fired for threatening to kill his ex | CBC News
More than a dozen women's advocacy groups say Ottawa's police force is betraying public trust by continuing to employ an officer who threatened to kill his ex and wielded a knife during an argument.
Panhandling bylaw opposed by city committee who look to police to be more proactive | CBC News
A city committee made up of councillors has decided against creating a bylaw that would be used by municipal enforcement officers to fine people who ask for money in aggressive, intimidating, and dangerous ways.
ByWard Market merchants disappointed with new police centre's location | CBC News
Some ByWard Market store owners say they're frustrated with a police board decision to set up a new "neighbourhood operations centre" in the Rideau Centre mall.
What Windsor's new deputy police chief wants you to know about him | CBC News
Windsor-born Jason Crowley said's he proud to become a deputy chief of the police service he's served for more than three decades.
London police want budget increased to $171M in 4 years to reverse 'dangerous' city trend | CBC News
London is the third most dangerous city in Ontario, with one of the least staffed police forces, Chief Thai Truong warned, prompting the London Police Service Board to greenlight a budget asking for more than $171 million over the next four years that would go to city council for approval.
Halton Police Board approves 9.5 per cent budget increase for 2024 - Halton Hills News
Proposal would enable HRPS to hire 49 new officers, 24 civilian employees
Quebec
Indigenous police forces in Quebec filing complaint against Public Safety Canada with Human Rights Commission | CityNews Montreal
The 22 Indigenous police forces in the Quebec are joining forces and filing a complaint against Public Safety Canada with the Canadian Human Rights Commission for what they call “the persistent underfunding of Indigenous police forces.” “Why do we have to work in those conditions? Why? Because of who we are? And that’s why we’re […]
22 Quebec Indigenous police forces file complaint with human rights commission | CBC News
Quebec's 22 Indigenous police forces are accusing the federal government of chronic underfunding that has left them unable to properly serve their communities.
Nova Scotia
Crime in downtown Dartmouth highlighted at police board meeting | CBC News
During an online public consultation Wednesday over the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners' 2024-25 budget, some residents of Downtown Dartmouth took the opportunity to voice frustration with criminal activity in their area.
New Brunswick
Bill to give police power to arrest people for trespassing draws skepticism | CBC News
A plan to give police officers the power to arrest people suspected of trespassing is being met with skepticism that it will have any meaningful impact on issues businesses are facing around panhandling and vandalism.
Fredericton man who killed 4 people granted supervised outings for treatment purposes | CBC News
Matthew Raymond, the man who killed four people, including two police officers, in Fredericton in 2018, is now allowed supervised absences from psychiatric centre.
PEI
Mobile mental health unit stat presentation 'not accurate,' says Charlottetown police chief | CBC News
Brad MacConnell is expressing concern about how the relationship between police and P.E.I.'s Mobile Mental Health Response Unit was portrayed to a legislative committee earlier this month.
National
Accused RCMP leaker's former boss left 'sick to my stomach' when shown documents meant for police targets | CBC News
Cameron Ortis's former boss says he was left shaking in the witness box Tuesday morning after being shown emails and documents recovered from the high-ranking RCMP intelligence official's computer.
International
'Cheap police': Four Corners shows the dangers of private policing in the NT and why First Nations people are more at risk
The ABC Four Corners episode ‘Guarded’ shows an increase of private policing and security in the Northern Territory. These privatised security measures need legislation to ensure community safety.
Confidence in Police Rises, but World Doesn't Feel Safer
Gallup's latest update on its annual Law and Order Index reveals a shakeup in the least and most safe countries in the world.