Police Act

• Mayors won’t automatically chair police boards under proposed B.C. Police Act changes

  Under new legislation proposed by the B.C. government, municipal mayors will no longer automatically act as the chair of their local police boards.

  Politics

  Apr 4
  
• B.C. police board controversies renew call for Police Act changes

  B.C.'s premier says changes to the Police Act are "clearly needed" following the resignation of a high-profile member of the Vancouver Police Board and controversy in Surrey.

  Politics

  Feb 8
  
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• Criminal probe of ‘disgusting’ B.C. police training course wraps

  An investigation into disturbing allegations about an undercover police training program in Metro Vancouver has wrapped up, but it's unclear when the public will learn the results.

  Nov 1, 2023
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• Municipal debates renew push for regional policing in B.C.

  The Surrey police transition and now debates about splitting up the RCMP have renewed the call by some to implement regional police forces in B.C.'s most populous areas.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
• Another VPD officer facing obstruction of justice probe gets sought-after assignment

  Insp. Kelly Risebrough, who is also under criminal investigation related to the crash, is embarking on a pricey business trip, courtesy of taxpayers.

  Crime

  Apr 13, 2023
• Criminal investigation launched into allegations VPD officers interfered after crash

  Metro Vancouver Transit Police confirmed an investigation into events after the crash, which involved an off-duty VPD officer who was taking a training course.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2023
• Alberta wraps up fall legislature sitting dominated by controversial sovereignty act

  The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, Smith's signature legislation, was given royal assent by Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani as the house rose Thursday.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• Alberta legislation would set up independent agency to investigate police complaints

  The legislation would also require all jurisdictions with a population above 15,000 currently policed by the RCMP to establish civilian bodies to oversee policing priorities.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Alberta’s police oversight body plagued by delays

  This week, ASIRT finally released the report into what happened at a fatal police shooting that took place four years ago. Those delays are wreaking havoc for everyone involved.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022
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• Two Edmonton police officers charged with assault after Tasering man

  In the wake of a use-of-force investigation, an Edmonton police officer and a former officer have been jointly charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2022