British Columbia
Court injunction against law banning public drug use disappointing, say police chiefs - The Globe and Mail
Police in B.C. now have no grounds to approach people using controlled substances in most public areas unless they are suspected of other criminal behaviour, deputy chief says
B.C. Supreme Court pauses legislation banning drug consumption in public spaces, citing 'irreparable harm' | CBC News
A British Columbia Supreme Court Justice has granted a temporary injunction against the B.C. NDP government's legislation banning all drug use in a wide range of public spaces, pausing the law three days before it was set to come into force.
If you dial 911 and ask for police in Surrey, B.C., does the RCMP or SPS respond? | CBC News
If you're in urgent need of the police in Surrey, B.C., and call 911, who will respond? In a city still caught between two police forces, the answer is not a simple one.
More addiction treatment needed as B.C. drug decriminalization pilot enters 2nd year: doctors, advocates | CBC News
Addiction specialists say a lack of readily available long-term treatment represents a major gap for those who need immediate addiction services, while others are calling on B.C. to regulate private treatment facilities to ensure they provide evidence-based care.
Majority of 26 homicides in Vancouver and Surrey in 2023 remain unsolved | CBC News
Homicide investigators continue to try to piece together how and why more than two dozen people were murdered in B.C.’s two most populous cities in 2023.
Alberta
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi expects safer streets in 2024 | CBC News
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi hopes next year will be a turning point for the city when it comes to safety.
City and police begin dismantling central Edmonton homeless encampment | Globalnews.ca
Police officers, EMS and city crews were at a central Edmonton homeless encampment Friday morning, as residents packed up and the site was dismantled and cleared.
Alberta had the most police shootings per capita in 2023
A tally compiled by The Canadian Press found police shot at 85 people in Canada between Jan. 1 and Dec. 15, 2023 - 41 fatally.
Year-end interview with Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld | CTV News
Interview with Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld
Gangs infiltrating Edmonton homeless encampments: police, advocates - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
The police chief, as well as social agency officials, say those involved in organized crime are taking advantage of some of Edmonton's most vulnerable people.
Edmonton police chief, colleagues haunted by 2023 officer deaths | CTV News
Edmonton's police chief says the "line of duty" deaths of two officers in 2023 will stay with him and others forever.
Saskatchewan
CTV Regina's 2023 Citizen of the Year is Jada Yee | CTV News
Jada Yee has been named CTV Regina’s Citizen of the Year for 2023.
Sask. RCMP's top officer on James Smith Cree Nation inquests, Indigenous recruitment, other challenges | CBC News
The head of the RCMP's Saskatchewan division acknowledges that the force's relationship with First Nations has been troubled at times. She says its important to repair those wounds and build renewed relationships.
Police board worried that continued attacks on police could hamper recruitment - MooseJawToday.com
There were 21 attacks on officers as of Nov. 30, 2023, compared to 11 incidents in 2022 and 2021, a year-over-year increase of 90.9 per cent, according to data that the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) presented during the board’s December meeting.
Outgoing civilian police board members reflect on experiences with group - MooseJawToday.com
Residents Mary Lee Booth and Darrell Markin have finished serving on the Board of Police Commissioners and are reflecting on the positive developments they’ve seen during their five years.
Manitoba
Increased hours for crisis unit might not have prevented fatal New Year's Eve shooting, Winnipeg police say | CBC News
The fatal shooting of a man by Winnipeg police over the weekend happened at a time when a special unit for people in crisis was off duty.
Ontario
Lawsuit filed against former Windsor police officer who had sex with domestic violence victim | CBC News
In 2017, a Windsor police officer started a sexual relationship with the victim of an intimate partner violence case that he was investigating. Now the woman is suing the officer — and the Windsor police services board — for $4.5M.
CK police improve call management, communications
Chatham-Kent police (CKPS) have launched a new call management system to improve emergency response and service ahead of the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) system.
Hamilton police to create community advisory panel in 2024 for new race-based data strategy | CBC News
Hamilton Police Service says it aims to create an advisory panel of leaders from diverse communities to inform its strategy for tracking race-based data.
Brute Force: Discrimination, harassment and abuse inside the Toronto Police Service
Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd always wanted to be a cop, and she loved the job. Even when her fellow officers started harassing her, she said nothing at first. That’s the code—you don’t go public, no matter what. But eventually she had to speak up, and it cost her everything
Sudbury news: Police say they were busy over the holidays | CTV News
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says it was busy over the recent holidays – with more than 900 calls received over the past week.
North Bay Police Board says contingency fund making a difference - North Bay News
'It is here to help people who are struggling and in need in our community or organizations that want to commit to the overall development of our community'
Sault Police don't have to reveal how often they discipline their officers - The Trillium
Researcher who appealed Sault Ste. Marie Police Service decision to withhold statistics on internal disciplinary actions calls recent ruling 'huge blow to transparency in police oversight'
Chief says social disorder calls continue to rise - North Bay News
'In the month of November, we had 36.9 per cent of our calls which were related to social disorder'
Bradford approves $12.7M share of South Simcoe police budget - Barrie News
Bradford residents expected to pay $27 levy increase for average home assessed at $517K; Innisfil council could agree to adopt budget in January
The North
Whitehorse's downtown safety plan promises much, but some wonder if it will deliver | CBC News
The Yukon government's safety plan for Whitehorse's downtown is drawing mixed reaction from MLAs and advocates.
National
‘Dirty Money’: New book explores how financial crime is corroding Canada | Globalnews.ca
New book says unchecked financial crime in Canada drives up the cost of housing, aggravates gang violence and shootings, is behind the opioid overdose epidemic, and enables human trafficking.
Stigma of criminal record 'is massive,' say advocates who want to reform pardon process | CBC News
A new non-profit organization in Dartmouth is helping people navigate the process of suspending their criminal record. But advocates say the system remains slow and cumbersome, barring people from work, school and housing.
Singh calls for solidarity, respect as hate crimes targeting Jewish, Muslim communities spike | CBC News
Canadians can and must do more to make each other feel safe as reports of hate crimes spike during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, federal New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh said.
International
Officers quit after Wisconsin town disbanded, reinstated police department | WPDE
The resignations follow the village reinstating the department after previously voting to dissolve it.