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September 12, 2019 |
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A veteran criminologist has been tabbed to head a panel on implementing an alternative system to solitary confinement. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale named Anthony Doob, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, as chair of the new advisory panel.
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The scholars behind the inaugural Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting Women Police Officers Conference/Workshop earlier this year at Wilfrid Laurier University have released their findings from the two-day event in the form of an “actionable document” for police organizations across the globe. The document highlights “opportunities for change,” and “out of the box ideas,” like examining weaknesses in current harassment protocol.
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Most mass shooters in the U.S. acquired the weapons they used legally because there was nothing in their background to disqualify them, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist with Northeastern University who has studied mass shootings for decades.
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Since the advent of social media, there has been a fundamental shift in policing. What began as something many believed was a fad, or a passing trend, has become such an integral part of day-to-day life that it’s not uncommon to hear of people making their living on some kind of social media platform. The terms “influencer” and “Insta-famous” are becoming normalized labels. Read up on how the Calgary Police Service is navigating “swatting,” amateur online sleuthing, and more.
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Ottawa is putting up tens of millions of dollars to fight human trafficking in the hope that more victims will come forward and there will be more successful prosecutions of offenders. The government said the funding will support measures that include adding resources to the Canada Border Services Agency, the development of a national case management standard and the appointment of a special adviser on the issue.
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All the big—and medium, small, even virtual—guns were out last weekend in Mississauga, Ont. for TACCOM, heralded as Canada’s largest firearms show. Organized by Firearms Outlet Canada Inc., TACCOM is credited as a mini version of the popular Shot Show, the world’s biggest tradeshow for the shooting, hunting and firearms industry. Fred Pellegrino, president of TACCOM Canada Inc., said 18,778 people walked through the show doors this year.
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Emond Publishing and TNT Inc. Consulting Services, which provides various resources and training for policing and security professionals, have launched their “Cannabis Awareness Series.” The series features three videos.
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We are on the hunt for creative and unique police vehicles! If your agency’s wheels represent your community, save energy, highlight directionality and officer safety; and also boast fresh equipment or decals, we want to hear from you! Blue Line’s annual Best Dressed Police Vehicle Awards is now open!
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Date: Sept. 18-20, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Date: Sept. 27-28, 2019
Location: Sharon, Ont.
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Date: Sept. 28, 2019
Location: Oakville, Ont.
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Date: Oct. 2-3, 2019
Location: Edmonton, Alta.
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