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We've all heard of "work-life balance," which people actively strive for. But in a recent article from ret. Chief Neil Dubord, he dives into why this concept might actually be harmful, especially to those in policing. Find it below!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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On Dec. 30, 2024, the Lieutenant Governor signed an Order in Council to appoint a new Surrey Police Board, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Under the amended Police Act, the Provincial Government appoints up to seven members and City Council appoints one elected representative and one city representative.
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The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is excited to announce the launch of its 10th annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards program, inviting Ontarians to nominate outstanding local police heroes who go above and beyond the call of duty each day.
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A security expert says those who remember how tight the security was when world leaders gathered in the Alberta backcountry two decades ago better buckle up this June when U.S. President Donald Trump comes to call.
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When the British Columbia government fired the Greater Victoria school board last week, it effectively made police liaison programs mandatory in schools while failing to provide a factual basis for the decision, the B.C. Human Rights commissioner said.
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This guide provides law enforcement, land management and fire investigators with frameworks, strategies and tactics—that can be adopted to address deliberate wildfire ignitions in their jurisdiction using a collaborative approach across key agencies. Currently, no similar all-encompassing handbook exists to guide agencies to address this growing worldwide problem. This Wildfire Arson Prevention Guide provides the tools that will help authorities to identify those responsible and result in stronger, safer communities.
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For decades, achieving “work-life balance” in policing has been a widely accepted goal, almost as if it were the Holy Grail of professional success. This concept suggests that we equally distribute our time and energy between work and personal life, arriving at a point where both aspects exist in perfect harmony. But what if this concept is not only unrealistic but also harmful?
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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.
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Moral injury is widely understudied, especially where it concerns first responders and veterans. Because of this, moral injury is seen differently by officers, leaders, and clinicians. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, we discuss what changes need to be made in policing organizations to address moral injury.
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While several initiatives are underway at the federal and provincial levels, it’s important for local communities, including the police, to work collaboratively to develop and implement grassroots solutions to divert individuals away from the traditional criminal justice system.
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There are many resources available for PSP and yet accessibility, suitability and the overall objective/fit of each resource are important considerations prior to committing. Programming that explores organizational dynamics in the PSP world, as well as an understanding of the neurological experience, provides a comprehensive opportunity to discover tools that might support healthy processing and reframing of one’s own thoughts and those relationships around us.
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Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: Mar. 2 - 4, 2025
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Location: Ottawa, Ont.
Date: Mar. 4 - 7, 2025
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Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Mar. 27, 2025
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