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Montreal mayor, police chief announce new anti-gun squad, following rise in violence

Montreal's mayor and its police chief are announcing a new team of investigators who will target weapon traffickers, following a rise in gun-related crime across parts of the city.


Reports of domestic, intimate partner violence continue to rise during pandemic

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic did not stop a rising tide of reports of domestic violence, experts say, warning that the stress of life in lockdown continues to put victims at risk.


New proposed rules would put more supports for drug users into community housing, though some residents are concerned

Toronto Community Housing Corporation has proposed a new policy that would see more supports in its buildings for people who use drugs, with the aim of reducing overdoses as drug toxicity deaths have spiked city-wide.
 
 
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A Meaningful Design: 2021 Best Dressed Award winners

Congratulations to all the winners of Blue Line’s 2021 Best Dressed Vehicle Award winners. We strive to showcase innovative and effective designs and look for clear identification, graphic designs that enhance visibility, elements that show directionality of travel, and impressive integration of equipment and controls. Congrats to La Service de police de Saguenay (1st place), Guelph Police Service (2nd place) and Le Service de police de Bromont (3rd place), as well as the University of Toronto Campus Police Department for the Law Enforcement category and the Saskatoon Police Service for the Special Services category. » Read now
 
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Crime spikes following CERB cuts, OPP Staff Sgt. says

North Bay OPP Staff Sgt. Bill McMullen said they noticed a drop in calls for service when the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) “were going out to everybody who basically applied whether they deserved it or not.” After CERB transitioned to other benefit programs with tighter requirements in October 2020, McMullen said there was a jump in calls for thefts and break-ins. » Read now

Man pleads guilty to shooting at RCMP in Sturgeon County

A man has pleaded guilty to five charges following a 2018 incident where he shot at RCMP officers in Sturgeon County, Ont. » Read now

Canadian military short thousands of troops as COVID-19 impedes recruitment, training

The Canadian Armed Forces is dealing with a shortfall of several thousand troops as COVID-19 has forced the military to curb the training of new recruits for most of the past year. » Read now
 
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Security • Police • Fire Career Expo

Location: Virtual
Date: March 4, 2021
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Blue Line Expo International

Location: Virtual
Date: April 22, 2021
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TACCOM 2021 Show

Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Date: April 23-25, 2021
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Fourth International VPD Police Judo Clinic

Location: Online
Date: April 27, 2021
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HK Memorial Hockey Tournament 2021

Location: Brampton, Ontario
Date: April 29-30, 2021
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