Surveillance
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RCMP slammed for private surveillance use to trawl social media, ‘darknet’The national police force has been quietly using “third-party” surveillance companies to search social media, including private accounts in “Project Wideawake,” a new report finds.CanadaFeb 15
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CCLA demanding Hamilton police suspend drone program citing privacy concernsThe Canadian Civil Liberties Association insists Hamilton police's drone program could invade people's 'personal space' and 'sense of legitimacy' in large scale demonstrations.CrimeJun 8, 2023
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Police unveil where 12 CCTV cameras will be installed in downtown PeterboroughA report by the police services board says the cameras are not a replacement for the 'physical presence of police officers' or any community-based policing strategies.PoliticsJun 8, 2023
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Hamilton police expects to use drones ‘more frequently’ over timeHamilton police say as remotely piloted aircraft (drone) technology develops, it's likely the service will start using it more since it provides 'best evidence' in courts.CrimeMay 29, 2023
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Suspected groper sought by Kelowna MountiesMounties are looking for surveillance footage that could identify a man who is accused of a downtown Kelowna groping earlier in the week.CrimeFeb 24, 2023
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Iran spying: Canadian firm’s axed 2019 deal raises questions about working with regimePortaOne disputes a new report saying it worked with Iranian telecom-involved surveillance, but purportedly leaked documents raise questions about the regime's spying apparatus.CanadaJan 16, 2023
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Prince Albert sees string of vehicle damage and theftsPrince Albert police are asking anyone with video surveillance to check their cameras as they investigate a string of thefts from vehicles.CrimeDec 6, 2022
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Kelowna man severely beaten in early morning attackKelowna police said they received a report at around 2:48 a.m. Wednesday that a man had been assaulted near the 100 block of Gray Road. He was taken to hospital for treatment.CrimeOct 5, 2022
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Court rules Alberta MLA can appeal part of disciplinary decision for police officerThe Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled an MLA can ask for a review on whether provincial rules allow for a presiding officer to temporarily demote a police officer.CanadaMay 31, 2022
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Queen’s University researcher says digital surveillance has risen amid COVID pandemicA Queen's researcher recently published a report on how the pandemic led to an increase in digital surveillance, not seen since the 9/11 attack.CanadaMay 25, 2022
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