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'A crime': Police investigating handful of cases looking at residential schools

A tally from police across the country shows there are four ongoing criminal investigations and one decade-long probe into complaints involving residential schools. RCMP and other policing agencies across the country said there are four ongoing investigations in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon as well as a probe that began in 2011 into the Fort Alexander Residential School in Manitoba.


‘Benzo dope’ may be replacing fentanyl: Dangerous substance turning up in unregulated opioids

Canada has seen a drastic shift in the unregulated drug supply with the emergence of benzodiazepine-adulterated opioids (also known as “benzo-dope”). Benzodiazepines have been detected in as many as 60 per cent of overdose deaths in British Columbia.


Police officer remembered for his work ethic and quiet leadership

The Woodstock Police Force and the community it serves are mourning the sudden death of one of its veteran police officers. Const. Dale Pollock, a 14-year member of the force, died at home early Monday morning, Aug. 9, from what appears to be health-related issues.
 
 
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What’s wrong with this picture?

Unmasking an implicitly and unintentionally biased photo-lineup: A case study. In the early 1990s, a purse snatching was reported in Nova Scotia. As part of their investigation, police showed a witness pictures in a mug book. The session did not result in a positive identification but, five days later, when the police had a suspect, the witness returned to examine a photo lineup. A photo of the suspect was mixed in with 10 images taken from the mug book the witness had examined five days prior. The witness selected the suspect as the perpetrator. When asked if she remembered any of the faces in the lineup from the previous mug book session, the witness testified that she did not. By Raymond M. Klein. » Read now
 
 
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Amid spike in gun violence, Montreal groups call on government for different approach to problem

As police in the Montreal area deal with a jump in gun violence linked to street gang clashes, community workers are calling for decision makers to focus on the root of the problem. » Read now

Ten people facing charges in human trafficking case in southern Alberta

A physician is among 10 people charged in a human trafficking investigation in southern Alberta. Lethbridge police say a 15-year-old girl was selected, groomed and taken to specific locations where the alleged offences took place. » Read now

Military retiree looking to start Tay memorial banner project this fall

A retired Canadian Armed Forces member wants to bring the names and faces of those who have fought for our freedoms to the streets of Tay Township in Ontario this fall. Organizer Christine van Zandbergen's memorial banner proposal would showcase individuals who have served in Canada's military and who had lived in Tay at any point in their lives. » Read now
 
Events 
 

116th CACP Virtual Annual Conference

Location: Virtual
Date: August 23 – 24, 2021
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IACP 2021

Location: New Orleans
Date: September 11 – 14, 2021
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Canadian Police & Peace Officers Memorial 2021 Commemoration

Location: Windsor, Ont.
Date: September 26, 2021
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Blue Line Expo

Location: Vaughan, Ont.
Date: Oct. 28, 2021
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Gang and Organized Crime Professional Development Conference

Location: London, Ont.
Date: Nov.15 – 18, 2021
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