Police Body Cameras
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Alberta RCMP officers to begin testing body cameras this monthThe RCMP said frontline members in Grande Prairie, St. Paul and Parkland County will field test the cameras for a period of eight to 10 weeks.CrimeFeb 2
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Hamilton officer given suspended sentence, probation for assault on Indigenous manHamilton Police const. Brian Wren now has a criminal record following an assault on Patrick Tomchuk during an arrest at a Mountain gas station in May 2022,CrimeJun 29, 2023
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Vancouver police to pilot body cameras this fall after homicide finding in death of Myles GrayThe VPD has been exploring the possibility of cameras since 2009, but expedited the timeline of a pilot after inquest jurors deemed Myles Gray's death a homicide in May.CrimeJun 14, 2023
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Sentencing of Hamilton officer who pleaded guilty to assault of Indigenous man beginsThe first stage in the sentencing of Const. Brian Wren began Friday in Hamilton. He pleaded guilty to assaulting Patrick Tomchuk during an arrest at a gas station last May.CrimeJun 2, 2023
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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.CrimeMar 15, 2023
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Alberta government to require body cameras for all police servicesPublic Safety Minister Mike Ellis says officers often respond to calls that are complex and make split-second decisions.PoliticsMar 14, 2023
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Vancouver councillors vote to move ahead on body-worn cameras for policeThe motion will go before councillors at a standing committee on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Speakers both for and against the proposal are expected to make their case.PoliticsDec 7, 2022
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Vancouver council to debate equipping police with body-worn cameras TuesdayThe proposal would have staff prepare a report on the plan by early 2024, with the aim of equipping all front-line VPD officers with the cameras by 2025.CrimeDec 2, 2022
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Saskatoon police plan to expand body camera pilot programIn a presentation to board of police commissioners Thursday, the Saskatoon Police Service said it wants to double the number of officers wearing body cameras to 80 from 40.CanadaOct 20, 2022
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Calls for change within Hamilton police following alleged assault on Indigenous man during arrestMembers of the local Indigenous community have issued a series of calls to action for Hamilton police following the alleged assault of an Indigenous man during an arrest in May.CrimeAug 2, 2022
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