Policing
Vernon RCMP responds to criticism it left seniors home in the lurch
Vernon Restholm said multiple calls were made to 911 reporting a man with a knife acting aggressively outside. Continue reading
Workplace harassment on the agenda as Canadian police chiefs meet in Calgary
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference will address a number of human resources issues, including how to create a safer and healthier environment for employees. Continue reading
Saskatchewan RCMP welcomes new commanding officer in Regina
Mark Fisher was sworn in as the commanding officer of RCMP in Saskatchewan at an official ceremony on Thursday. Continue reading
Montreal’s public transit authority wants inspectors to have new powers
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
A resolution was adopted Wednesday night proposing to bestow powers to detain and arrest on STM inspectors. Continue reading
RCMP training program sparks passion for policing in high school students
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
High school students from across Canada are learning the ropes at the RCMP Academy in Regina as part of National Youth Engagement Week. Continue reading
Premier says province ‘has to have a say’ on Surrey policing issues
The premier weighs in on policing in Surrey and says province will have ‘big say’ in what happens Continue reading
Resistance to reform: Is civilian oversight the magic bullet the Mounties need?
To many, it’s clear the RCMP is broken. There’s less consensus on how to fix it. Continue reading
Long wait for Enderby RCMP response raises police staffing concerns
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In response, both the local RCMP and Enderby’s mayor said police are adequately staffed in the community. Continue reading
Public safety in spotlight as Surrey signs off on budget with RCMP hiring freeze
Surrey’s new mayor says the RCMP do not need to hire new officers, but the city’s top cop has taken a different stance. Continue reading
ICBC cutting annual advertising budget in half to fund police traffic enforcement
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Insurance Bureau of British Columbia is moving money out of its advertising budget and into police traffic enforcement. Continue reading