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• London, Ont. police launch review after woman describes violent arrest in TikTok video

  A London, Ont., woman's story in a TikTok video alleging London police officers brutally arrested her outside the south London Walmart has spread online.

  Crime

  May 20
  
• Edmonton councillors consider how to determine and allocate police funding

  Coun. Rutherford put forth a motion to recommend city council provide EPS with $385 million base operating funding in 2023, on an ongoing basis.

  Canada

  May 18
  
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• Ex-cop pleads guilty to aiding, abetting killing of George Floyd

  Former police officer Thomas Lane helped to restrain George Floyd. His recommended sentence is three years, which must still be approved by a judge.

  World

  May 18
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• Black man fatally shot from behind by Michigan police officer while on ground, video shows

  Police in Grand Rapids, Mich., released four videos showing the shooting of Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop that was recorded by a passenger in Lyoya's car.

  Crime

  Apr 13
• Columbus officer cleared in fatal shooting of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant

  The Columbus police officer who shot and killed 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant last year has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, Ohio prosecutors announced Friday.

  World

  Mar 11
• Members of Calgary African Community Collective condemn police shooting of Black man

  Dozens of people attended a meeting organized by the Calgary African Community Collective on Monday to express their concern over a fatal police shooting on Saturday.

  Crime

  Feb 21
• George Floyd murder: Third officer testifies as defense rests in federal trial

  The defense attorney for the third officer charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights rested his case Monday, paving the way for closing arguments.

  World

  Feb 21
• Montreal police force reviewing uniform policy after calls to ban ‘Thin Blue Line’ patches

  The Thin Blue Line patch is meant to symbolize solidarity among officers, but critics say it is divisive and controversial due to its association with white nationalist groups.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• Six Montreal police officers face lawsuit after being accused of racial profiling

  A Black man and his mother are suing six SPVM officers after accusing police of racial profiling during an incident last April. Montreal police aren't commenting.

  Crime

  Feb 10
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• George Floyd pretrial begins for 3 former cops charged with violating civil rights

  Tou Thao, J. Kueng and Thomas Lane face a Jan. 20 trial for allegations that they deprived George Floyd of his rights while acting under government authority.

  World

  Jan 11