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Toronto Police stats show disproportionate use of force against Black people

New statistics released by Toronto police show Black people faced a disproportionate amount of police enforcement and use of force in 2020 and were more likely to have an officer point a gun at them – whether perceived as armed or unarmed – than white people in the same situation.


A genuine connection with the community

Over the past two years during the global pandemic, rookies have gone above and beyond in their roles as police officers. They started their careers in a tumultuous time, and still show up day after day ready to serve their communities. This year, Blue Line awarded the title of Rookie of the Year to Peel Regional Police’s Cst. Kelly Mariani, who has shown a genuine connection with the community.


RCMP emergency alert policy in place nearly two years after N.S. shooting spree

Two years after it was criticized for not issuing an emergency alert during a 13-hour-long killing spree in Nova Scotia, the RCMP finally has a national Alert Ready policy in place.
 
 
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Parks Canada warden and dog handler to the rescue

Blue Line is proud to present the 2022 Lifetime in Law Enforcement Achievement Award to Mike Henderson of the Parks Canada Warden Service. The award is presented to an individual who has shown exceptional leadership, dedication and passion towards their work in law enforcement for more than 15 years. » Read now
 
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B.C.’s drug decriminalization threshold based on police input: Bennett

The federal government’s decision on British Columbia’s drug decriminalization threshold was based on police input, says Canada’s minister of mental health and addictions. » Read now

Facial recognition research and partnership could have impact on future of policing

A primary research goal of Ontario Tech University is to ‘improve lives and the health of the planet through the ethical application of technology.’ While new technologies have the potential to solve a great number of societal problems, finding a balance between the greater public good and the reasonable use of technology sometimes generates complex debate. » Read now

Recap: Rampart Range Day 2022

On Tuesday, May 31, law enforcement, military and corrections personnel gathered in Ottawa for this year’s Rampart Range Day. In total, over 600 attendees joined the day’s activities in the 30-degree heat. Blue Line, who was a media sponsor for the event, attended the activities of the day alongside many other exhibitors. » Read now
 
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BL Expo

117th CACP Annual Conference

Location: Quebec City, Que.
Date: Aug. 7 – 9, 2022
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139th Toronto Police Games

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Sept. 10, 2022
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59th IAWP Annual Training Conference

Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
Date: Sept. 12 – 16, 2022
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