Policing

• 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
  
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• $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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill community asks for preventative policing amidst constant crime

  Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill Community Association asked the Board of Police Commissioner's for two alternative response officers to help prevent crime in the neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
• Montreal STM officers could soon be equipped with pepper gel weapons

  The 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.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2023
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• SPS alternative response officers focusing on community engagement

  Their responsibilities range from community engagement and education to enforcement and assisting in investigations.  Saskatoon currently has 10 AROs.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2023
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• Kingston Police likely to go over budget by year’s end

  The police force says unforeseen costs like overtime to police the University District are contributing to the increase in spending.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2023