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Ontario invests $134M to expand joint air support unit

The Ontario government is investing $134 million to purchase five new police helicopters for use in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa, to fight against car thieves and organized crime.


Delta Police Department launches “Drone as First Responder” program

The Delta Police Department has announced a new initiative: the “Drone as First Responder” (DFR) program. This tool aims to enhance community safety and well-being by deploying drones as an immediate response tool in certain emergency situations, improving response times to certain calls for service/police response.


Commissioner Thomas Carrique becomes the new president of the CACP

Thomas Carrique became the 15th Commissioner of the OPP on April 8, 2019, following a policing career that began with the York Regional Police in 1990. Carrique was unanimously supported by the membership of the CACP during its Annual General Meeting on July 23.


Winnipeg Police release results of Project Guage

In November 2023, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Firearms Investigation and Enforcement Unit (FIEU) began investigating the manufacturing and trafficking of 3D-printed firearms.


 
 
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Blue Line at 35: Talking past and progress with chiefs nationwide

So much has happened since Blue Line Magazine’s inception. To celebrate our 35th anniversary, we spoke with members of police leadership across Canada to learn about the most significant changes that impacted police over the last few decades and where we might be headed next. » Read now
 
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Mountain climbing for mental health: An update from Toronto Police’s Tom Comeau

In Dec. 2022, editor Brittani Schroeder spoke with Det. Tom Comeau of the Toronto Police Service before he embarked on a journey to summit two mountains in Nepal in support of first responder mental health. In June 2024, the pair caught up on what’s happened since and where he plans to go in the future. » Read now
 
 
 
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Blue Line, The Podcast: Celebrating our 35th anniversary with Chief Mike Callaghan

A lot has changed in the world of law enforcement since the 1980s. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, we sat down with Mike Callaghan, who recently retired as the Chief of the Belleville Police Service, to look back at his incredible career and to see what has changed for police most over the last four decades. » Listen now

 
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The dangers of after-market police accessories: How can you avoid them?

Police officers face many unexpected challenges and risks each day on the streets, and it’s crucial that they have access to reliable equipment that can help them respond effectively to dynamic and unpredictable situations. However, the market is flooded with new and innovative products that claim to be tactical and efficient for law enforcement officers. » Read now

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A new crown for the realm

Because a royal crown is so symbolic and central to Canadian law enforcement, it is a key element of police uniform insignia. But for more than seventy years the type of crown did not change. The difference now is subtle but symbolic. » Read now

 
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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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IACP Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference

Location: Washington, DC, USA
Date: Aug. 16 - 18, 2024
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2024 Safety of Our Cities Conference

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: Sep. 16 - 18, 2024
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2024 FOIPN Annual Conference

Location: Barrie, Ont.
Date: Sep. 23 - 25, 2024
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