British Columbia
B.C. suspends Surrey Police Board, names administrator | CBC News
The British Columbia government has appointed an administrator to act in place of the Surrey Police Board and assist the city's troubled transition from the RCMP to a municipal force.
‘Heavy-handed’: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke reacts to decision to suspend police board - BC | Globalnews.ca
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke had strong words regarding the decision to suspend the city's police board amid Surrey's police force transition woes.
Female officers suing B.C. municipal police forces for harassment say they are 'tip of the iceberg' | CBC News
Five women named as plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit against B.C.’s municipal police forces met with politicians at the B.C. Legislature Tuesday to advocate for changes to the way complaints between officers are handled in B.C.
Saanich Police aim to have 30 per cent female staff by 2030
The department is one of a handful of police forces in Canada committed to moving toward gender parity in a time where several B.C. municipal forces face a class action lawsuit.
Kelowna Mounties ‘routinely providing first aid’ as part of daily policing - Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
Kelowna police are facing a widening array of demands, they say, though public safety remains a priority.
Solicitor general blasts Surrey mayor's characterization of an 'NDP police service'
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke fired the latest volley Monday in the ongoing saga of policing in the city.
Port police urgently needed says Delta’s police chief - Delta Optimist
Dubord said he’s asking for the police chiefs’ endorsement saying the association is a “powerful catalyst” in advocating for needed changes
Alberta
Edmonton police chief calls for coordinated effort to shut down encampments | CTV News
In the wake of recent deadly fires at encampments around Edmonton, never mind inevitable frigid weather, Edmonton's police chief said at a meeting Thursday that a coordinated city effort is needed to "take down" camps.
Police chief apologizes to teen brothers after charges dropped in gang-related killing | CBC News
"These charges will have impacted these two young men and their family in very significant ways," Mark Neufeld says.
Calgary police tactics questioned after social media videos show arrests of youth, woman | Globalnews.ca
Calgary police are coming under fire after video footage allegedly shows the use of aggressive tactics on protesters that included a youth and a woman.
'It's just not safe': Edmonton police chief says encampments shouldn't be tolerated | CBC News
A city official told the Edmonton police commission that there have been close to 15,000 complaints about encampments so far this year, on track to double last year's numbers.
Police chief says more officers expected on Calgary streets next year | CBC News
Budget adjustment discussions are underway at Calgary city hall with the potential to increase homeowners’ property tax bills by 7.8 per cent.
Edmonton Police Service sees numbers drop in high-crime areas - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
The Edmonton Police Service updated the Edmonton Police Commission Thursday on two programs they say are making a big difference for crime and safety in the city.
Public safety issues, investments highlighted on second day of Calgary’s budget talks - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
There are more than $20 million in public safety spending proposals in Calgary's budget adjustments this year, contributing to the proposed 7.8 per cent property tax increase.
Quebec man alleges racial profiling, police brutality at Edmonton International Airport | CBC News
A Quebec man who says he was abused by RCMP officers at Edmonton International Airport — and racially profiled by security staff — is calling for independent investigations into his allegations. Chrislain Kenfack says he was subjected to discriminatory screening and arrested because of the colour of his skin.
UCP says level of gang violence in Alberta is 'intolerable' | CTV News
Alberta's Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services says he's deeply concerned by a recent string of brazen shootings in Alberta believed to be connected to organized crimes and gangs.
New crime-fighting unit ramps up police presence in southern Alberta | CBC News
The province announced Wednesday a new crime-fighting unit for southern Alberta, responding to increased complaints about criminal activity in the area.
Calgary police chief hopeful 50 provincially funded officers available by mid-2024 | LiveWire Calgary
Calgary could see its 50 provincially funded police officers by mid next year, pending the approval of a funding agreement, according to the city’s police chief. Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld s…
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners wants additional $200K for alternative response officers | CBC News
Thursday's Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) meeting addressed the ask for more alternative response officers (ARO’s) and a report detailing Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) involvement with people with complex needs.
Government lays groundwork for provincial Marshals Service - DiscoverMooseJaw.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings
The government of Saskatchewan is continuing with its plans to develop a Marshall service to bolster provincial policing. The Police (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act, 2023 officially designates the Saskatchewan Marshals Service as a police service in Saskatchewan and sets out details and processes for the service's structure, operation and governance. The Act also creates a chief marshal position, which will be responsible for the administration, management and operation of the service. The legislation was introduced on November 7.
Police chief optimistic about progress in tackling guns, gangs, and violence - DiscoverEstevan.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings for the Estevan, Saskatchewan
The chief of the Estevan Police Service is optimistic about the direction the country and its provinces are going to protect Canadians and police officers, and address increases in guns, gangs, drugs, and violence. Police chiefs wrote to premiers following this past spring's Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) meetings expressing the urgent need to address those matters. EPS Chief Rich Lowen was sworn in as director for the Saskatchewan police chiefs at the latest CACP conference, held in Halifax on November 7. He said things are moving in the right direction.
Manitoba
City seeks to expose root causes of crime – Brandon Sun
There are many great social agencies doing wonderful work in Brandon when it comes to community safety and well-being, says the city’s Shannon Saltarelli, but she wants to take a deeper dive into the...
Cadets ‘successful,’ says police board chair – Brandon Sun
The Brandon Community Cadet program has been “very successful” since being launched this summer, according to the chair of the Brandon Police Board. Deb Arpin told Brandon City Council on Monday that...
Ontario
It's been raided twice, so why is this magic mushroom store in Windsor still open? | CBC News
Despite the two raids conducted by Windsor police’s Drugs and Guns Unit, the FunGuyz location in downtown Windsor remains open. Why? A company spokesperson says it's because they "battle through adversity".
Thunder Bay police propose $54.6M operations budget, $2.8M for capital spending in 2024 | CBC News
The Thunder Bay Police Service's oversight board has signed off on the force's 2024 proposed budget, which seeks $54.6 million for operations and a $2.8-million increase in capital spending.
‘The largest ask we have ever, ever made’: Peel police Chief wants taxpayers to cover unprecedented 14% operating budget increase | The Pointer
Complex changes in the work of Peel Regional Police are placing increased pressure on officers.
Toronto aims to open more respite centres to address mental health, substance use | CBC News
Toronto plans to open up more 24-hour respite centres as part of its latest strategy to mitigate substance use-related harms and mental health challenges among residents.
Timmins news: Police chief suddenly retires, board appoints acting chief | CTV News
Less than two years after he took the job, Timmins Police Chief Dan Foy is retiring, the local police board announced Saturday.
'We will still be there when you call for help', police association assures - Timmins News
After the police association announced it's reaching out to a third party to help address the staffing crisis, the police board says its committed to providing the commission with relevant data to have constructive conversations
Public invited to next Niagara police board meeting - PelhamToday.ca
Agenda for Nov. 23 can be accessed online two days earlier
Nova Scotia
Halifax police board making a move on mental health calls | SaltWire
Halifax Regional Police looking for a $98 million budget for 2024-2025, increase of over six per cent
New Brunswick
RCMP's allocation of 51 new officers aims to equalize service across N.B. | CBC News
The New Brunswick RCMP has unveiled how it will allocate 51 newly funded front-line officers across the province over the next two years.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Police complaint system 'just daft' and in need of rapid overhaul, lawyer says | CBC News
Lawyer Lynn Moore says the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Act has been problematic from the start.
Newfoundland and Labrador police reform underway | CTV News
The Newfoundland and Labrador government launched an effort Monday to review policing services in the province, after concerted cries from community groups to reform the profession and the systems that hold officers accountable.
National
Jury begins deliberating in trial of former RCMP official accused of leaking secrets | CBC News
The fate of Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking intelligence to police targets, is now in the hands of a jury.
Canada needs systems of care, not coercion - rabble.ca
Forcing people who use drugs to undergo treatment is unethical and ineffective.
Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing, researcher says
Year-end debates about 2024 budgets have already begun across Canada, with cities like Waterloo and Ottawa proposing spikes in police budgets.