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Ontario holds first annual Police Suicide Memorial

A distinct memorial was created not only to dignify these members’ service but also to prompt stakeholders to advocate for comprehensive policies addressing the mental well-being of police members and their families.


PCJTF recovers 177 stolen vehicles

The Provincial Carjacking Joint Task Force (PCJTF) has announced the results of the enforcement actions against those responsible for violent vehicle crimes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including carjackings and home invasions for the purpose of vehicle theft.


NWPD bids farewell to Chief Constable Dave Jansen

As Chief Constable Dave Jansen reached his final week on the job, the New Westminster Police Department reflected on his service to the department and the community over the past three decades.


Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie becomes new OACP President

Deputy Roger Wilkie of the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) was sworn in as the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) president during the association’s annual general meeting in June.


 
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Belleville Police Service uses telematics to increase public trust

Officer safety, public trust 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.
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Supreme Court split on IP address privacy

By a narrow margin, Canada’s highest court has held that a person retains a reasonable expectation of privacy in their IP (internet protocol) address such that judicial authorization is required by police to obtain it from a third party. » Read our latest Case Law column now
 
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Police corruption: Part 2

The word corruption comes from the Latin word ‘corruptus’, which means ‘to break.’ Although corruption is a complex concept to define, its most broad definition is the “exercise of official powers without regard for the public interest”. » Read our latest Behavioural Sciences column now
 
 
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Police Powers, 2nd Edition

This text prepares police foundations students for the responsibilities and challenges they will encounter in their future careers. Examines the parameters of police powers and authority through key topics related to police governance and accountability. This includes the current use of force model, searching with and without a warrant, incidents related to mental health, and police issues involving the media, as well as discussions about the authority to arrest, detain, and use force.
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Blue Line, The Podcast: How is policing changing in Canada?

The policing of today looks vastly different from the policing of 30 to 40 years ago; however, recruitment, retention, training and serving the community are still of the utmost importance. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder was joined by Deputy Chief Raj Gill of the Calgary Police Service to talk about how policing is changing in Canada and where it might be headed. » Listen now

 
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Better budgeting: Finding better and more efficient ways to do business

In today’s society, the police have been increasingly responsible for much more than the core functions of public safety. This change in the ever-expanding role of the police also raises questions on how policing agencies are supposed to fund these tasks, investigations, mental health calls, and more. » Read now

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Police post traumatic stress injuries: Understanding potential causes and treatments

Police officers are often the first on the scene to respond to events that involve highly stressful and sometimes dangerous situations. These duties place them at an increased risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). » Read now

 
EVENTS 
 

2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games

Location: Butler County, PA, U.S.A.
Date: July 15 - 21, 2024
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119th CACP Annual Summit and Policing Trade Show

Location: Halifax, N.S.
Date: Aug. 11 - 13, 2024
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2024 Safety of Our Cities Conference

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: Sep. 16 - 18, 2024
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27th Annual Fraud and Anti-Counterfeiting Conference

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Oct. 15 - 17, 2024
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