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Editor's Note 
 
First responder agencies working together is vital in today's ever-evolving world. For example, an inquest in Winnipeg calls for a specialized team of police and paramedics to better serve the community. You can read more on that story below.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

Inquest into Winnipeg custody deaths calls for joint police-paramedic response

A Manitoba judge is calling for the creation of a specialized team of police and paramedics to respond when people are in crisis and may need medication.


Court of Appeal upholds Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stops

The province’s high court agreed with a Superior Court ruling that declared inoperative an article of the province’s Highway Safety Code that allows police to randomly stop drivers without a reasonable suspicion that an offence has been committed.


Windsor Police expanding body-worn microphone and in-car camera use

Following a successful three-month limited-scope pilot project, the Windsor Police Service is expanding the pilot to equip more frontline patrol officers with in-car cameras and body-worn microphones.


York Regional Police wins IACP award for Operation Auto Guard

The award, sponsored by General Motors (GM) and OnStar, recognizes outstanding achievement in preventing vehicle theft and showcases the connection between vehicle crime and subsequent violent crime. Agencies were evaluated on initiative, use of available resources and overall results.


 
 
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The evolving role and training of community peace officers

Recently, editor Brittani Schroeder spoke with Chris Clark, Director of Training at Lac La Biche County’s Law Enforcement Training Centre, about the role of community peace officers in Alberta, and how training has changed over the years. » Read now
 
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Next generation public safety interoperability: The future of information sharing

There has never been a more exciting time for the future of information sharing among public safety and emergency management agencies. With many saying that the world appears to be “off its axis,” it’s critical that our leaders have access to timely and accurate information. » Read now
 
 
 
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PODCAST 
 
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Blue Line, The Podcast: Bail reform

Police leadership and provincial Premiers across Canada have called for bail reform. Chief Mark Neufeld of the Calgary Police Service was among them and has spoken up on this issue many times, hoping change will soon be made. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder speaks with Chief Neufeld on this important topic and what our next steps as a country might be to keep our communities safe. » Listen now

 
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 
 
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The shape of intention

Current forensic investigations often involve analysis of video evidence, which may have limited resolution and clarity, particularly when acquired under poor lighting conditions or when objects of interest are at a distance. A case involving a nighttime police shooting of a suspect illustrated how some relatively simple image processing techniques can be used to resolve ambiguity in body worn camera images. » Read now

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Q&A: Rylan Simpson

Blue Line sat down with Dr. Rylan Simpson, an assistant professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, to speak about the importance of police vehicle designs and the public perception of police based on those designs. » Read now

 
EVENTS 
 

15th Annual Law of Policing Conference

Location: Burnaby, B.C.
Date: Nov. 6 - 7, 2024
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Building Bridges at Blue, Evidence-Based Policing Conference

Location: Collingwood, Ont.
Date: Nov. 7 - 8, 2024
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CACP Counter-Terrorism and National Security Forum

Location: Ottawa, Ont.
Date: Nov. 19 - 20, 2024
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2024 Barrie Police Chief's Gala

Location: Barrie, Ont.
Date: Nov. 22, 2024
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