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Gun violence is on the rise, which is why, in Fall 2024, I sat down with members of the Hamilton Police Service to talk about how they are responding to this escalating crisis. You can read that full story below.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
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Ontario launches new tool to better monitor high-risk offenders on bail

The Ontario government is cracking down on repeat and violent offenders by launching the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard. This new tool will allow police services to monitor, consolidate and share critical information related to individuals on bail for firearms-related offences.


Victoria police use-of-force data shows Indigenous ‘overrepresentation’

The inquiry launched last January is probing police departments for use-of-force data to determine if it shows “disproportionate impacts to racialized persons or persons with mental health issues.”


Project Castillo: Largest seizure of cocaine in Toronto Police Service history

The Toronto Police Service has announced the largest project seizure of cocaine in its history, confiscating more than 835 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $83 million as part of “Project Castillo.”


RCMP Black Hawk helicopters start patrolling Manitoba-U.S. border

RCMP in Manitoba say residents near the U.S. border could start seeing and hearing Black Hawk helicopters on a regular basis as the national police force bolsters its presence in the area. The first patrol flight took off a day before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.


 
 
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Communicating with credibility: Clear, competent messaging for investigators

While the investigative process certainly needs to be protected to avoid tainting evidence or the ability to acquire it, much can still be said publicly to demonstrate competence and strengthen credibility with the public. Sharing information enhances understanding and builds trust, which leads to credibility. With credibility, there is more confidence in the work of police and their agencies. » Read now
 
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Citizen co-creation: The future of agile and adaptive policing?

This isn’t policing as we know it. It’s policing redefined through the lens of innovation, where the public becomes a key player, not just a stakeholder. When applied correctly, this approach could transform law enforcement from a distant entity into a co-creator of safety, trust and rapid solutions, driven by the people it serves. » Read now
 
 
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Blue Line, The Podcast: Chief Dwayne Zacharie on the unique role of First Nations policing

In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder was joined by Dwayne Zacharie, Chief Peacekeeper of the Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers in Quebec. The two discussed the unique challenges and triumphs of First Nations policing in Canada. » Listen now

 
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The rise of firearms in Canada: A conversation with Hamilton Police Service

In recent years, Canada has witnessed a troubling increase in firearm-related incidents, prompting concerns among law enforcement agencies. S/Sgt. Steve Bereziuk and Supt. Marty Schulenberg recently shared the Hamilton Police Service perspective on this escalating crisis, shedding light on the mounting pressures faced by officers in the line of duty and the greater Canadian public. » Read now

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The power of compassion in policing

Life has its ups and downs, and some moments really change everything. One of those moments happened when Michael Souliere was a teen living in Brantford, Ont. » Read now

 
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CACP/BCACP Women in Policing Conference

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Security・Police・Fire Career Expo - Toronto

Location: Toronto, Ont.
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