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Zameer had pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, who died on July 2, 2021 after he was hit by a vehicle in an underground parking garage at Toronto City Hall. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw was seen hugging Northrup’s widow after the verdict was announced. Northrup’s partner, Sgt. Lisa Forbes, was also by her side.
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British Columbia’s government has set Nov. 29 as the date when the Surrey Police Service will take over from the RCMP as the city’s force of jurisdiction. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the date is a “major milestone” in Surrey’s multi-year police transition saga, which he said would take another two to 2 1/2 years to complete.
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On April 19, the new Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) welcomed their first police chief in an official swearing-in ceremony. Blue Line was in attendance for the city’s historic occasion.
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The Manitoba government is stepping up to improve access to trauma-informed support services for first responders across the province, Premier Wab Kinew announced.
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First Nation leaders have renewed calls to dissolve the Thunder Bay police service as the former chief of the northern Ontario force faces criminal charges in a widening misconduct probe.
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Officer safety, accountability and transparency are three crucial elements for effective policing. With Geotab’s powerful insights, a Canadian police department is enhancing each of these aspects of their operations. By knowing where their vehicles are and how they’re being used, they can respond quicker to incidents, reduce uncertainty and provide truly optimized service to the public.
» Read the case study to learn more
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When considering the best fit for a therapist, it might feel a lot like dating. We might go online, search through various profiles, perhaps hear an amazing recommendation and dive in. Regardless of where the resources come from, if possible, we support the therapeutic process best when we connect with that therapist when we’re at our base level, rather than in an urgent situation. By Michelle Vincent.
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Editor Brittani Schroeder spoke with Judith Andersen, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, about her studies of the psychophysiology of performance and health among individuals in high-risk occupations.
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Members of law enforcement face traumatic incidents quite often as they carry out their duties. But how can we support those members as they return to work? In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder is joined by Chief Mental Health Officer Derek Sienko and RCMP S/Sgt. Ray Savage to talk about the National Reintegration Program, how first responders return to work after traumatic incidents and the gap that exists between clinicians and employers.
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Mental Health: Self-Care for First Responders, 2nd Edition is a user-friendly handbook on common mental health challenges for first responders and helping professionals doing front-line work. The handbook includes information about identifying symptoms of stress, understanding different kinds of mental health issues, and strategies for engaging in self-care and trauma recovery. Topics covered include PTSD, chronic stress, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, suicide, resiliency, and more.
Written to address the need for ongoing emotional support for society’s front-line workers, this is an essential resource for first responders across Canada.
» Order your copy today!
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In a recent Blue Line webinar, Detectives Scott Cresswell (York Regional Police) and Greg O’Connor (Peel Regional Police) spoke about the rise of auto thefts in the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada.
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In this article, find 26 brief lessons for police officers, focused and dedicated to improving their ability to provide credible and reliable testimony. By Gilles Renaud.
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Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: April 30 - May 1, 2024
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Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: May 6 - 9, 2024
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Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: May 16, 2024
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