Policing

• N.B. municipal police forces brace to take on more territory as part of reforms

  Municipalities will take on more geography and residents, which will mean more territory for policing entities, who are asking for more resources.

  Politics

  Nov 21
  
• Rural crime, health care issues top priorities for SARM convention

  Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Ray Orb said there is no doubt that there is too much crime happening in rural Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Nov 14
  
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• Ontario appoints business owner Drew Merrett to Peterborough Police Services Board

  The board made the announcement on Monday, stating Drew Merrett brings a 'wide range of valuable experiences" as a resident and business owner in the city.'

  Canada

  Nov 1
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• Saskatchewan opposes handgun freeze, saying it will not reduce crime

  Public Safety Minister has restricted Canadians from buying, selling, importing, and transferring handguns -- a measure taken to reduce nationwide firearm violence.

  Politics

  Oct 21
• Latest Metro Vancouver gang hit renews debate over regional police force

  The incident is a potential example of what some critics say is a fragmented policing system in the Lower Mainland with gaps in information sharing.

  Crime

  Oct 19
• Record grant for Lethbridge College to be used for public safety research

  Eight researchers will work on policing and public safety projects in areas including police services, corrections and the court system.

  Education

  Oct 19
• Why don’t more Indigenous communities have locally-administered police service?

  "We're not asking for any more than other police services get, certainly we don't want to receive less," said Tsuut'ina Nation Police Chief Keith Blake.

  Canada

  Oct 17
• Winnipeg mayoral candidates talk employment, policing and city services

  Mayoral candidates gathered at a forum for Winnipeg's newcomer community on Saturday and voiced where they stand on issues like employment, policing and city services.

  Politics

  Oct 15
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• Death at Regina Correctional Centre

  A 46-year-old inmate was declared dead Wednesday morning at the Regina Correctional Center after an altercation with another inmate. 

  Crime

  Oct 12
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• Federal minister discusses First Nation policing, healing programs after stabbings

  Chiefs in the region have also called for more First Nations policing and a new treatment centre in the area to fight substance abuse.

  Canada

  Sep 15