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Toronto Police Services Board approves ‘unprecedented’ five-year hiring plan

The Toronto Police Services Board adopted a motion for a five-year hiring plan, committing to hiring 720 police officers over the next two years. “It will bring certainty to our ability to continue to hire police officers to keep our great city safe,” Chief Myron Demkiw said. “This is unprecedented. In my view, it’s a historic moment.”


‘Canada is watching’: New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example

On the second floor of a building where most offices are without doors, the ceilings hang low and the carpets don’t match, the chief of Grande Prairie’s new police force gets down to work.


Police associations call for immediate legislative change with Canada’s bail system

After another serious incident of gun violence in the community, the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) and the Toronto Police Association (TPA) are united in asking the federal government to take some leadership in the safety of our members and the communities they serve.


 
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Blue Line, The Podcast: Officer reintegration after trauma

Members of law enforcement face traumatic incidents quite often as they carry out their duties. But how can we support those members as they return to work? In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder is joined by Derek Sienko and RCMP S/Sgt. Ray Savage to talk about the National Reintegration Program, how first responders return to work after traumatic incidents and the gap that exists between clinicians and employers. » Read More...

 
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The power of compassion in policing

At the very young age of 14, when Michael Souliere didn’t know what he wanted to do or where he wanted to go, his life took a pivotal turn on the streets of Brantford. Riding a trail bike without plates, he found himself in a pursuit with the police. Fear coursed through him as the consequences loomed, yet he couldn’t bring himself to stop. Officer Rens Dekker of the Brantford Police Service finally intercepted him, but what followed wasn’t the expected reprimand; instead, it was a compassionate gesture that changed Souliere's life. » Read now

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Q&A: 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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Judicial rebuke for police Feeney warrant violations

The Ontario Court of Appeal has chastised the police for their conduct in conducting a no-knock Feeney entry, overturning a trial judge’s decision to stay charges. » Read now

 
EVENTS 
 

CACP Human Trafficking National Symposium

Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: Dec. 1 - 3, 2024
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CACP Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Feb. 2 - 4, 2025
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