Policing

• Police have employed ‘disproportionate’ use of force on Indigenous and Black Calgarians: report

  An analysis of race-based data shows Calgary police used a disproportionate amount of force against Indigenous and Black individuals in the city last year.

  Canada

  Sep 26
  
• Former chief among voices calling for examination of Winnipeg policing

  Devon Clunis, who served as the city's top cop from 2012 to 2016, says Winnipeg needs an honest and robust conversation about the expectations of the police service.

  Crime

  Sep 23
  
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• Eby hints at more police funding in speech to municipal leaders

  "What you will see in our platform for the upcoming campaign is a commitment to you around additional resources for community policing for downtowns," Eby told the UBCM Thursday.

  Politics

  Sep 19
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• Northumberland County begins review of policing services

  The Town of Cobourg says it has passed motions to preclude it from participating in a review of policing services throughout Northumberland County.

  Canada

  Apr 22
• Union worried new Saskatchewan Marshal Service won’t reduce crime

  The National Police Federation said the provincial money allocated to the Saskatchewan Marshal Service would be better spent on RCMP resources or existing municipal services.

  Canada

  Feb 13
• Wounded Warriors to offer mental health supports for Peterborough Police Service

  Wounded Warriors Canada currently works with more than 100 police services across Canada, offering mental health supports and services to staff, officers and their families.

  Health

  Jan 29
• $167K in proceeds of crime fund Peterborough police projects to tackle hate crimes, bias

  The 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.

  Crime

  Jan 19
• RCMP to start collecting race-based data for new pilot project this month

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• N.B. RCMP add 51 frontline officers, but one mayor is disappointed by allocation

  The New Brunswick RCMP will add 51 new frontline officers as part of an increased budget, but one mayor is disappointed by the allocation.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2023
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• Peterborough police to launch 4-officer team to tackle property crimes

  The 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.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2023