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As police officers we know training is key. In today’s climate, training is not only what we fall back on but what we will be evaluated on should our split-decision actions be questioned in an inquiry. With that being said, what kind of training do we actually practice? We have our annual requalification, which in most organizations involves defensive tactics, firearms training and thematic scenarios — often developed as a result of serious mishaps experienced throughout the year. Perhaps unconventional thinking in the development of our programming would be the missing ingredient.
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As police budgets escalate at a rate in excess of inflation, there is a long-standing concern the business model of policing in Canada is unsustainable. The situation is already at a breaking point in many smaller municipalities, rural areas and much of Atlantic Canada where property taxes are stagnant. New Brunswick, for instance, is currently reviewing local and provincial policing services to “find ways to improve co-operation and safety.”
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“The wearing of face coverings/masks is known to pose a significant barrier to the Deaf community, as masks make it harder to lip read and understand sign language,” Halton Regional Police Service announced. To better serve “the demographics of our community,” while continuing to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, Halton Regional Police Service officers are now equipped with ClearMasks.
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In the middle of changes and uncertainties across communities and the world, your duties as a public safety pro never stop – and maybe even increase. Whether you’re enforcing parking regulations, issuing eCitations, or investigating an accident, you need print technology that helps you do your job faster and easier.
Meet the RuggedJet Go mobile printers. These pocket-sized and easy-to-pair devices are ready to connect and make printing tickets or parking violations as easy as grab, print, and go.
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Swabbing the door handles of a vehicle in a public parking lot and analyzing those swabs using special equipment requires a warrant, Ontario’s top court has ruled. In R. v. Wawrykiewycz, 2020 ONCA 269, the police were investigating the accused for drug trafficking. On two occasions, the police swabbed the exterior driver’s side door handle of the accused’s car when he parked it in a public place. The swabs were analyzed using an ion scanner and tested positive for cocaine.
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Rescue agencies in Alberta are fielding a higher volume of calls, including ones about accidental deaths, as Canadians stay closer to home this summer due to COVID-19.
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Police chiefs say they support closer collaboration with crisis workers to help prevent tragedies when their officers confront people dealing with mental-health issues. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says sending two police officers to such calls allows only the option of transporting the person in need to a hospital.
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To help public safety organizations navigate options and evaluate different technologies, Genetec and Intel have co-authored an e-book called Enhancing Public Safety: Considerations for building Safer, Smarter Cities.
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Location: Caledon, Ont.
Date: Sept. 17, 2020
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Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
Date: Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2020
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Location: Brampton, Ont.
Date: Oct. 7-8, 2020
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