Law Enforcement

• Supreme Court of Canada to consider cops’ warrantless access to text messages

  The ruling could have far-reaching consequences for police agencies’ ability to access cellphone data without a warrant in emergency situations.

  Canada

  Mar 20
  
• ASIRT says use of leg sweep that left suspect in northern Alberta paralyzed was justified

  Alberta's police watchdog says a takedown by an RCMP officer was justified even though it resulted in the broken neck and paralysis of the suspect in the arrest.

  Crime

  Jan 12
  
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• What has been done to improve safety in Edmonton’s core — and is it working?

  In a three-part series, Global News will examine actions taken to improve safety in Edmonton, and talk to residents to see if they feel like the problems are getting better.

  Crime

  Jun 9, 2023
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• Many Montrealers feel profiled during police traffic stops, study shows

  Out of just over 500 Montreal residents who reported when they were stopped by police since 2021, 30 per cent believe they were profiled, according to a study.

  Canada

  May 2, 2023
• Alberta expands abilities of Sheriffs to catch people with outstanding warrants

  The Fugitive Apprehension Sheriffs Support Team (FASST) team will help local police catch high-priority offenders, the UCP government said. 

  Crime

  Apr 25, 2023
• Lethbridge police resolved 99.5% of calls without force in 2022: report

  A new report shows that just 165 out of a total of 36,779 police calls required some type of force by officers.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2023
• Most British Columbians favour speeding tickets based on income over set fines, poll finds

  Research Co. surveyed 1,000 adults across the country on the idea of issuing tickets based on a driver's disposable income and the amount they went over the speed limit.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023
• Alberta to mandate police body cameras — but who’s paying?

  A criminologist says Alberta's plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2023
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• Alberta government to require body cameras for all police services

  Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says officers often respond to calls that are complex and make split-second decisions.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2023
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• Police warn Calgary, Saskatoon public of stolen law enforcement uniforms

  Police say the uniforms are for the Calgary and Saskatoon police services.

  Crime

  Feb 18, 2023