Surveillance
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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
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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
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‘Surveillance capitalism’ by tech giants is a growing threat, warns privacy watchdogPersonal data is a highly valuable asset, and no one has leveraged it better than the tech giants behind web searches and social media accounts, the privacy commissioner said.CanadaDec 9, 2021
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Final arguments made on Lethbridge MLA’s LPS surveillance appealPhillips is appealing the decision to temporarily demote Sgt. Jason Carrier after he admitted to neglect of duty for failing to report the matter.CrimeDec 7, 2021
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London, Ont. man charged in Mornington Avenue stabbing incident: policeThe victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the incident on Mornington Avenue, which took place at roughly 4:30 a.m. Thursday.CrimeJul 30, 2021
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China Rising, Episode 6: Under Pressure"The voice on the phone just kept saying, 'I'm coming to get you, we're coming to get you.'InvestigationsJul 22, 2021
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Winnipeg Transit buses outfitted with video stream in safety pilot projectWinnipeg Transit kicked off a safety pilot project Tuesday, which will see bus cameras turned into 24/7 live streams for supervisors to keep an eye on things.NewsJun 1, 2021
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Stolen truck used to ram gate, steal $10,000 worth of lumber: Guelph policeGuelph police have released surveillance photos after they say a stolen truck was used to ram a gate and steal $10,000 worth of lumber.CrimeApr 13, 2021
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Saskatoon police body cameras could build trust, but caution required: surveillance expertA surveillance expert says officer-worn cameras could pose privacy risks, while an advocate says they're a Bandaid solution.CanadaMar 18, 2021
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Alberta MLA Shannon Phillips granted complainant status against LPS officersThe decision is connected to an incident involving two Lethbridge police officers who put Phillips under unauthorized surveillance at a local restaurant.CrimeFeb 4, 2021
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