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B.C. attorney general says ‘serious’ lack of sheriffs involves low pay

Taxpayers are footing the bill to fly sheriffs around British Columbia as the province grapples with a chronic shortage of the courtroom staff and frustrated judges speak out about delayed and stayed cases.


Manslaughter charges against alleged fentanyl dealers piling up

Several forces and prosecutors across the country are now laying manslaughter charges against those who allegedly supplied fentanyl to people who overdosed and died.


Prison escapees recaptured in downtown escape room

Two female prisoners jumped a fence and went on the lam from the Edmonton Institution for Women. Twenty-four hours later the pair wandered into SideQuests Adventures, a downtown Edmonton entertainment complex where people pay to be put into a themed room and figure out how to escape by solving puzzles.
 
 
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A “Google” for police plus Rick Hillier

Blue Line attended Panasonic Toughbook’s Mobility Forum 2017 last week downtown Toronto for a look at storage orchestration technology and inspirational words from former Canada Forces chief of defence staff Rick Hillier. » Read more...
 
 
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Bill would protect against discrimination based on genetics, police records, etc.

Discriminating against someone on the basis of their genetics, immigration status, social condition and police records would be a violation of their rights in Ontario under a proposed bill introduced in the provincial legislature. » Read more...

MADD urges Alberta pursue public model on cannabis

The advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants Alberta to sell marijuana through government-run stores — at least in the short term — to ensure public safety before profit. » Read more...

Changing organizations’ personalities

What exactly is organizational culture anyhow? One might think of it as the personality of the organization. The culture reflects the shared values, assumptions and beliefs of the organization, which often go beyond the written policies. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

Canadian Tactical Officers Association Open House

Date: Oct. 20, 2017
Location: Brockville, Ont.
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Serving with Pride Gala

Date: Oct. 21, 2017
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Human Trafficking in Our Backyard

Date: Oct. 24-25, 2017
Location: Lindsay, Ont.
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Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference

Date: Nov. 7-10, 2017
Location: Membertou, N.S.
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Canadian Critical Incident Inc. Annual Fall Seminar

Date: Nov. 13-16, 2017
Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
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