Calgary police union boss set to retire
Calgary Police Association president Les Kaminski is set to retire after 34 years with the Calgary Police Service. Continue reading
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Calgary police union files grievance over marijuana policy
The Calgary Police Service announced last month a zero-tolerance policy for officers who are authorized to use a handgun and available for duty. Continue reading
ASIRT will not identify man found dead following Abbeydale standoff
ASIRT said the body of a 25-year-old man from British Columbia was found in a burned out garage following the shootout. Continue reading
Calgary Police Association president calls on ASIRT to release names of suspects shot by officers
Les Kaminski, president of the Calgary Police Association, is pleading with ASIRT to release names of two suspects in two Calgary police officer-involved shootings. Continue reading
ASIRT will not release name of man killed after shooting Calgary police officer
An autopsy on the man who died in the garage is still ongoing, the Calgary Police Service confirmed on Friday. Continue reading
Perjury charge dropped against Calgary police union president Sgt. Les Kaminski
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
A charge of perjury against Sgt. Les Kaminski was withdrawn by the Crown Monday morning in Court of Queen’s Bench. Continue reading
Calgary police officers are losing faith in the service and its leaders: survey
Morale among CPS employees is at an all-time low, according to the 2017 engagement survey. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Calgary police ramp up auto theft team to target prolific offenders
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Global News has learned the “realignment” is part of a six-month pilot project that could become permanent. Continue reading
Public trust among reasons for historic inquiry into Calgary police perjury, assault case
The inquiry will examine the time between a man’s arrest in 2008 and the ASIRT charges against two Calgary police officers in 2017 “to determine if any acts or omissions by people with responsibilities connected to policing prevented proper oversight of the case.” Continue reading
Assault charge against Calgary Police Association president withdrawn
Court documents confirmed Monday that the assault charge against Les Kaminski has been withdrawn. Continue reading