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‘A year we have nothing to compare to’: Calgary police chief reflects on 2020Calgary police chief Mark Neufeld reflects on some of the challenges for officers in 2020 in what he calls "a year where we have nothing to compare to."CrimeDec 29, 2020
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Hamilton councillor apologizes for ‘mischaracterizing’ actions of police officersHamilton councilor Nrinder Nann said Thursday, 'I mischaracterized the officers involved in the traffic violation, and I sincerely apologize.'PoliticsDec 3, 2020
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Voters across U.S. approve measures that support more police oversightThe measures take aim at a chronic sore point in many communities, particularly among Black residents: that police departments traditionally have little oversight outside their own internal review systems, which often clear officers of wrongdoing in fatal civilian shootings.PoliticsNov 21, 2020
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Edmonton police chief says governments and agencies need to work better together, not defund police"Something has got to change," Chief McFee said. "We can continue to do this and move money around and we'll just continue to have the same problem we've had for the last several years."CrimeNov 16, 2020
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El Jones proposes committee to address defunding police to Halifax police boardEl Jones was appointed to present to the board a proposal on creating a committee that would 'recommend a definition of defunding the police.'CanadaNov 16, 2020
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‘They don’t care about us’: Black officers break from police unions endorsing TrumpTrump has touted his support from the law enforcement community, which includes endorsements from national, city and state officers' unions — some of which publicly endorsed a political candidate for the first time.PoliticsOct 18, 2020
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RCMP directive eliminates wearing of ‘thin blue line’ patch while on dutyThe thin blue line represents the line officers walk daily between life and death. It is also seen as a show of solidarity. The RCMP is asking officers to instead wear the commemorative blue ribbon.CanadaOct 11, 2020
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GameChangers902 host Halifax mayoral candidates to discuss racism, equityThe Saturday debate will be held over Zoom, and will be livestreamed on the GameChangers902 Facebook page.Oct 10, 2020
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School Resource Officer program pulled from Edmonton public schools for 2020-21 yearPolice officers will not be assigned to schools in Edmonton's public system this year.CanadaSep 4, 2020
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Hamilton police suggest pilot project before decision on body cams: reportA Hamilton police report is suggesting a 14-month pilot project involving 100 cameras.PoliticsSep 1, 2020
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