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Coronavirus is dealing a gut punch to the illegal drug trade, paralyzing economies, closing borders and severing supply chains in China that traffickers rely on for the chemicals to make such profitable drugs as methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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“Today is a devastating day for Nova Scotia and it will remain etched in the minds of many, for years to come,” said Nova Scotia RCMP Commanding Officer, Assistant Commissioner Lee Bergerman earlier this week, after RCMP members responded to a series of serious criminal events in Colchester County, N.S., on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. "It is with tremendous sadness that I share with you that we lost Const. Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of the force who was killed while responding to an active shooter incident."
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“In a Hill Street Blues meets Barney Miller episodic style, Dave Peskor brings to life the everyday adventures we have all experienced in one form or another — whether policing a small town or a large city,” writes retired Lethbridge police member Dave Maze in this exclusive book review for Blue Line.
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When it comes to understanding the challenges law enforcement organizations face, Samsung is a leader in providing innovative tech and mobility solutions. With a growing need for remote access to important information, mobile technology plays an essential role for police officers. The line-up of rugged devices from Samsung Canada feature the new Galaxy Tab Active Pro. Named an Innovation Award Honoree at CES 2020 ® this year, this device offers a high-tech solution for law enforcement teams.
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Police leaders from across Canada, including British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario, gathered via video for Blue Line’s first ever virtual roundtable last week. Blue Line editor Renée Francoeur spoke up with RCMP Assistant Commissioner of Contract and Indigenous Policing Dennis Daley, York Regional Police Staff Sgt. Christopher Plante, Edmonton Police Insp. Trevor Hermanutz, Delta Police Supt. Harj Sidhu and Saskatoon Police Insp. Patrick Nogier. They discussed PPE (personal protective equipment) stories and challenges for law enforcement during the pandemic, including managing supply and questions around suitability. They also touched on the opportunities for learning from this crisis and finding strength in working together.
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The federal public safety minister says fewer than 10 asylum seekers have been turned back to the U.S. since the historic shutdown of the border.
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I just feel tired. They’re words that ring true to so many of us. In fact, most of us have probably uttered them at some point in the last week or month — and chances are we associate that drained, burnt-out feeling with our work. With unprecedented levels of workplace fatigue being attributed to modern day work, CSA Group felt strongly that it was worth exploring the specific landscape in Canada and whether a national standard could help address the issue and improve workplaces across the country.
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Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO), the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW), Interval House of Ottawa and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre have launched Unsafe at Home Ottawa, a text and online chat tool that allows victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse to get help and support.
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ICYMI: Blue Line Expo 2020 has been postponed to Sept. 29 and will now be taking place in Marshall Hall at Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener, Ont. We are thrilled to be on site in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, a well-known tech hub, to bring together the best of law enforcement for a day of learning, networking and review of the latest technology, services and products shaping the market.
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Location: Oshawa, Ont.
Date: April 24-26, 2020 • POSTPONED to Fall 2020
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Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
Date: April 28-May 1, 2020 • POSTPONED to Fall 2020
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Location: Calgary, Alta.
Date: April 29, 2020 • POSTPONED to Nov. 13, 2020
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Location: Barrie, Ont.
Date: May 3-7, 2020 • CANCELLED
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Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
Date: May 4-8, 2020 • POSTPONED
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