Winnipeg Police Board

• Winnipeg police board begins search for new top cop

  Current chief Danny Smyth, who has been in the role since 2016, informed the board he intends to retire on Sept. 3 of next year.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2023
  
• Winnipeg mayor recommends 3 citizen members for Winnipeg Police Board

  The mayor's nominees, who will have to be approved by council, are community development consultant Kyle Mason, retired social worker Daphne Penrose and entrepreneur Kevin Selch.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
  
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• Police board chair says decision to search landfill won’t come from WPS

  The head of Winnipeg's Police Board says any next steps in the potential search of Prairie Green landfill for Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran likely won't involve the WPS.

  Crime

  Dec 13, 2022
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• Winnipeg police chief not stepping down amid pressure to search for Indigenous homicide victims

  'I want justice for Rebecca, Marcedes, Morgan and Buffalo Woman. I will not be resigning,' said Winnipeg police chief Danny Smyth following his decision to not search for remains.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2022
• Winnipeg city councillor facing complaint after criticizing police handling of trucker protest

  The complaint, obtained by Global News, says Sherri Rollins' comments amounted to abuse and harassment within the board's code of conduct.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2022
• St. Vital councillor resigns from ‘dysfunctional’ Winnipeg Police Board

  Mayes announced on social media Monday that he feels that the board's relationship with city officials has become dysfunctional.

  Crime

  Mar 7, 2022
• Police Board grills chief over handling of protests

  As the dust settles after the large convoy protest outside the Manitoba Legislative Building, police are now being grilled over how it was handled.

  Politics

  Mar 5, 2022
• Winnipeg police board ‘concerned’ with results of mental health, workplace culture survey

  The report includes anonymous comments from members detailing a toxic work environment and lack of support from superiors.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2021
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• Winnipeg councillors cautiously optimistic about new federal gun regs

  Winnipeg city councillors say they're cautiously optimistic about a series of new federal gun control measures -- which would allow municipalities to enact handgun bans.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2021
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• Winnipeg police board sees calls for budget cuts, policy changes

  The group, the Police Accountability Coalition, wants improved civilian oversight of police, cuts to the police service budget and for officers to stop using some tactics. 

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020