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Union worried new Saskatchewan Marshal Service won’t reduce crimeThe National Police Federation said the provincial money allocated to the Saskatchewan Marshal Service would be better spent on RCMP resources or existing municipal services.CanadaFeb 13
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Wounded Warriors to offer mental health supports for Peterborough Police ServiceWounded Warriors Canada currently works with more than 100 police services across Canada, offering mental health supports and services to staff, officers and their families.HealthJan 29
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$167K in proceeds of crime fund Peterborough police projects to tackle hate crimes, biasThe provincial grant of $167,000 in proceeds of crime will help Peterborough police launch new responses and strategies to better address hate crimes and hate bias.CrimeJan 19
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RCMP to start collecting race-based data for new pilot project this monthThe national police force said data about use of force, arrests and routine checks will provide evidence-based information to help improve how officers serve a diverse population.CanadaJan 9
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N.B. RCMP add 51 frontline officers, but one mayor is disappointed by allocationThe New Brunswick RCMP will add 51 new frontline officers as part of an increased budget, but one mayor is disappointed by the allocation.CrimeNov 17, 2023
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Peterborough police to launch 4-officer team to tackle property crimesThe Community-Focused Investigation and Response Support Team will consist of four officers tasked with just investigating property crimes which have risen 28 per cent since 2018.CrimeNov 16, 2023
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Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill community asks for preventative policing amidst constant crimeSaskatoon's Pleasant Hill Community Association asked the Board of Police Commissioner's for two alternative response officers to help prevent crime in the neighbourhood.CanadaOct 23, 2023
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Montreal STM officers could soon be equipped with pepper gel weaponsThe STM's special constables already carry telescopic batons, but the authority says the gel would be a better de-escalation tool during interventions involving people in crisis.CrimeOct 4, 2023
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SPS alternative response officers focusing on community engagementTheir responsibilities range from community engagement and education to enforcement and assisting in investigations. Saskatoon currently has 10 AROs.CrimeSep 27, 2023
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Kingston Police likely to go over budget by year’s endThe police force says unforeseen costs like overtime to police the University District are contributing to the increase in spending.PoliticsSep 19, 2023
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