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November 24, 2018
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Canadian police missions to Haiti, Mali, Ukraine, Iraq and the Middle East receive special operation status

Ten police peace and stabilization missions have been designated as Special Duty Operations (SDO), according to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Brenda Lucki.


A day in the life of a community-based special constable

Whether it be co-operating with a police investigation, helping the community deal with the aftermath of a crisis, or attending a community picnic, the real challenge, as well as the chief reward, of being a special constable with Toronto Community Housing Corp., is being seen as a part of the community, where residents aren’t afraid to approach you and ask for help.
 
Featured News 
 

Blue Line salutes all entries for Best Dressed Police Vehicle Awards

Blue Line and Dave Brown, our Best Dressed Police Vehicle Awards judge, were thoroughly impressed with the beautiful and professional designs submitted from police agencies across the country this year. We thank everyone who sent us an entry and truly wish we could honour you all. » Read more...
 
Headlines 
 

Alberta RCMP call centre tries to keep officers on the street, not behind a desk

Alberta Mounties are test-driving a call-in centre that allows officers to spend more time on the street instead of behind a desk doing paperwork. The Police Reporting and Occurrence System is still a pilot project but allows officers to input information into the RCMP database by phone. » Read more...

Winnipeg’s Bear Clan Patrol to see dedicated space

The Bear Clan Patrol’s community crime prevention and intervention efforts, based in Winnipeg, Man., are seeing a $200,000 boost from the provincial government, meaning it will now have its own base, among other benefits. » Book your booth!

Kevin Junor: “Corrections is all about people” • VIDEO

After spending 34 years in the Canadian Armed Forces (Reserves), Kevin Junor found his way into corrections, though it was never a field he thought he’d develop an interest in. Today, he is the deputy superintendent of administration at the Ontario Correctional Institute (OCI) in Brampton. He shares with Blue Line his passion for leadership development, change management and his hopes for the corrections field. » Watch now...
 
Events 
 

12th Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop

Date: Dec. 2-5, 2018
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Developing Leadership Impact Retreat

Date: Dec. 3-6, 2018
Location: Victoria, B.C.
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NSSF Shot Show

Date: Jan. 22-25, 2019
Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
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