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Canada’s police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests

The frequency of protests linked to domestic and global issues is creating an “unsustainable demand” on policing services across the country, say Canada’s chiefs of police.


RCMP union, Saskatchewan communities call for pause on marshals service

An emailed statement from the province said the marshals are an additional tool to complement RCMP and other police services, and they will address rural crime, gangs, and illegal weapons and drugs. They will also apprehend high-risk offenders with outstanding warrants.


Winnipeg Police Board begins search for new chief

The Winnipeg Police Board has initiated the search for the next police chief of the Winnipeg Police Service after Chief Danny Smyth informed the Board of his plans to retire on Sep. 3, 2024.


Jessica Berglund appointed as new chief civilian director of B.C. police watchdog

Berglund has been appointed to the position of chief civilian director of B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office by Attorney General Niki Sharma. The announcement comes following the retirement of Ronald J. MacDonald, who served in the role for seven years.


Fredericton unveils plans for “The Guardian”

Fredericton Police Chief Martin Gaudet has proudly unveiled plans for “The Guardian,” a new memorial dedicated to honouring past and present first responders.


 
 
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Run to Remember: How a 460-kilometre relay honours fallen peace officers

The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run, known as the “Run to Remember”, was established in 2005 when the Peel Regional Police (PRP) running team, The Pacers, decided to raise awareness of the annual Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. It’s also an event to support officers who have been killed in the line of duty and their surviving family members. » Read the full story now
 
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Dispatches: July/August 2024

Check out the latest list of recently promoted or retiring individuals in the Canadian law enforcement industry. » 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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A holistic approach to fighting cybercrime: A conversation with the RCMP’s Chris Lynam

Cybercrime is a growing challenge for all of society. Victims can be individuals, businesses, or any kind of organization in Canada. Lynam suggests that the types of cybercrimes are becoming more complex and impactful than what has been seen previously. “In many cases, what we used to consider a serious cybercrime a few years ago, now we wouldn’t think of them as serious.” » Read now

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Police post traumatic stress injuries: Understanding potential causes and treatments

It is estimated that almost 15 per cent of police personnel worldwide have current PTSD (Syed et al., 2020). However, each person has their own way to respond to trauma, and the only way to know for sure if one has PTSD is to talk to a mental health professional. » Read now

 
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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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