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Duty firearms 2018

The dream of the mystical firearm — with the “one-shot stop” capability that could instantly incapacitate a highly motivated individual bent on killing other human beings — was just that... a dream. The firearms that will be issued by law enforcement agencies in Canada today and into the future are not that much different than what were issued a decade ago.


More options for teen crime reporting

Happy Crime Stoppers Month! We’re kicking things off with a special feature, exclusive to Blue Line from Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers, on the value of a partnership between in-school officers and Crime Stoppers.


Aylmer Police Service brings in Glock 17M as new service pistol

Aylmer Police Service in Ontario has followed in the footsteps of the OPP and listed Glock’s 17M as its new service pistol, announced equipment supplier Rampart.
 
 
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Quebec’s Airmedic implements new call dispatch system

Airmedic has announced it recently finished implementing a new call dispatch system, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), at its emergency call centre in Quebec. Comparable to the system used by 911 dispatch centres, this software is a “complete call management and allocation solution.” » Read more...
 
 
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Case Law: Causal connection between BAC and death not required

There is no need to establish a causal connection between a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) and the death of a third party resulting from an accident on charge under s. 255(3.1) of the Criminal Code. » Read more...

Keep calm and carry on breathing

Mental training is as critical as physical training for law enforcement officer preparedness and hardihood. Not only does frontline law enforcement come with the obvious physical risks, it has also been referred to as the most dangerous job emotionally and psychologically. » Read more...

January 2018 retirement for Windsor Police Chief prolonged

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and members of the city’s police services board announced current police chief Al Frederick’s 17-month work extension. Frederick was to retire at the end of this month. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Career Fair

Date: Jan. 18, 2018
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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NSSF Shot Show

Date: Jan. 23-26, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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Paramedic Nat’s 2nd Annual Evening For Mental Health

Date: Jan. 27, 2018
Location: Thornton, Ont.
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3rd Annual Mission 500 Hockey Classic

Date: Feb. 15, 2018
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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