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Off-duty Toronto police officer shot in leg by man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Toronto police say the off-duty officer called for backup and a chase ensued between the suspect and uniformed officers, at which point a shot was fired around King and Bathurst streets.


Don MacLean becomes chief of police in Halifax

Halifax Regional Council has approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the next Halifax Regional Police Chief after a nationwide search. MacLean, currently Acting Chief of Police for the Halifax Regional Municipality, assumes his new role on Aug. 12.


Retired Chief Barry Vincent King passes away at the age of 82

It is with heavy hearts that the family of retired Police Chief Barry Vincent King of the Sault Ste. Marie Police and Brockville Police Services announced his passing on Aug. 3 after a battle with cancer. King was 82 years old.


Eight people charged after drug-trafficking investigation in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

Police in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland say a yearslong drug-trafficking investigation has led to charges against eight people, as well as the seizure of illicit drugs, drug-making supplies, and two guns with prohibited magazines.


 
 
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Building from the ground up in Grande Prairie: Pioneering a new era in Alberta law enforcement

During a recent trip to Northern Alberta, Blue Line had the opportunity to speak with each of Grande Prairie Police Service’s (GPPS) inaugural eight members and learn about their diverse backgrounds and experiences. This was just a glimpse into what will shape GPPS’s new identity. » Read the full story now
 
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The ultimate sacrifice: Sgt. Brandon Smith’s journey with K9 Officer Bingo

“Bingo gave his life for me. He saved my life, and he did it without hesitation,” said Sgt. Brandon Smith, a canine handler with Toronto Police Service (TPS). “Bingo was doing his job. If it wasn’t for him, it would have been me that got shot.” » 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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Implications of shooting through a windshield

By the very nature of police work, sometimes critical incidents occur in extremely short periods of time. Police officers can be confronted with potentially life-threatening dangers seemingly without warning and these threats can fully evolve within fractions of a second. These dangers can challenge police officers during all types of the work that they perform, and the research clearly shows that there is no duty that police officers engage in that is completely safe from the potential for a lethal confrontation. » Read now

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Preventing crime: Highlighting the Delta Police Department’s successful youth-focused programs

The role of a Canadian police officer encompasses a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities, and one task that is of vital importance is crime prevention. When looking at how crime rates can be lowered in a community, agencies look at the community’s youth and make plans for how children and teens can be kept away from taking a dark path. » Read now

 
EVENTS 
 

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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