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The professionalization of policing has been a hot topic recently and so for our latest episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, we tackle education in policing and its relationship to resilience as well as lifelong learning for leaders in law enforcement. Dr. Lauren D. Eisler, the dean of the faculty of Human and Social Sciences at the Brantford Campus of Wilfrid Laurier University, joins us for this compelling and lively conversation.
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The federal privacy commissioner says U.S. firm Clearview AI will stop offering its facial-recognition services in Canada in response to an investigation by the commissioner and three provincial counterparts.
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The RCMP says it will add 76 additional Mounties to Alberta this year, many of whom will serve as frontline police in rural detachments outside major municipalities. There will also be 57 new civilian support positions.
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Join us virtually on July 23 at 1 p.m. EST for Blue Line’s brand-new venture, our first Virtual Symposium and Product Showcase serving Canada’s law enforcement agencies. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection! We’ll be covering evidence-based police training, UAV updates for law enforcement, officer wellness, body-worn cameras and much more.
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“Traditionally, work life has been about conforming and complying with organizational policies, procedures, plans and rules,” writes Isabelle Sauve along with Bruno Seguin in our latest Health & Wellness column. “With new technologies allowing fast paced global interaction — amongst other factors — the centre of attention is rapidly shifting from a focus on institutions to a convergence on human capital. Individuals are gaining more power as organizations compete to recruit and retain the best talent, making the workplace pendulum swing from employer-centric to employee-centric.”
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While DNA made its first appearance in Canadian courtrooms in the late 1980s, it was not until 2000 that legislation led to the creation of the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB). This meant that for the first time, it was now possible to collect and store the DNA profiles of convicted offenders and of unknown DNA from crime scenes.
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Jen Thompson of York Regional Police describes how York Beyond the Blue, a spousal support program, was born in 2017. “Families are the true first responders for our members and we will continue to grow our program, ensuring our families are equipped with the knowledge and support they require,” she writes. “Regardless of the varying models of family support programs, it is imperative that families feel supported and know where to turn if they or their loved ones are in a time of need.”
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A federal prosecutor says the disclosure of evidence to defence lawyers has “slowed significantly” in the case of Cameron Jay Ortis, an RCMP member charged with revealing secrets.
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Location: Chicago, Ill.
Date: Aug. 3-5, 2020
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Location: Caledon, Ont.
Date: Sept. 17, 2020
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