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Waterloo drone maker Aeryon Labs rises above

Aeryon Labs Inc. says it is trusted by military, public safety and energy customers around the world for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and end-to-end solutions that deliver life and resource saving, actionable aerial intelligence. More in this Q&A with Dave Kroetsch, co-founder and chief technology officer.


Landing a DXC on a highway among unforgettable memories for retired RCMP pilot

Colin MacLeod spent over 20 years in the RCMP as a pilot, flying fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters on nail-biting missions through Newfoundland snow, the peaks and saddles of the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Also a former Edmonton Police officer, MacLeod shares his stories from the cockpit at a time when policing by air was still quite the novelty.
 
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Thousands attend Edmonton’s third First Responder’s Day

Edmonton’s annual First Responder’s Day raises funds to support Legacy Place Society, which collaborates with a number of organizations to provide confidential resources for both individual first responders and their families. » Read more...
 
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Holding the Line: Big problems can lead to big solutions

Columnist Michelle Vincent researches the term “post-traumatic growth” and discusses its connection to mindfulness and resilience in her latest piece. » Read more...

Blue Line hosts first Drone Week

From June 11-15, Blue Line celebrated its first-ever Drone Week, presenting content on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pertaining to law enforcement. The Drone Week microsite and Blue Line’s social media was jam-packed with tons of articles, product information and more regarding these remotely piloted systems. » Read more...

Dakota Ojibway Police Service changes name

The Dakota Ojibway Police Service (DOPS), headquartered in Long Plain First Nation, Man., officially started its transition to “Manitoba First Nations Police” at the onset of June. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

FBI NAA 54th Annual Training Conference

Date: July 21-24, 2018
Location: Quebec City, Que.
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Canadian Association of Police Governance Conference

Date: Aug. 8-11, 2018
Location: Winnipeg, Man.
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Ontario Special Constables Leadership Summit

Date: Aug. 10, 2018
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Calgary Police Rodeo

Date: Aug. 11, 2018
Location: Cochrane, Alta.
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