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Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss how Policy & Law impede caring for vulnerable individuals encountered by CSWB officers & their team members. More Info & Register
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In a conversation with Chief Marc Roskamp from St. Thomas Police Service and Kym Briggs, we discussed the barriers still present in the first responder community when it comes to talking about mental health and seeking services. Check it out below!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
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Among Canada’s five largest metropolitan areas, Calgary has the highest violent crime rate (population-adjusted) while Vancouver the highest rate of property crime; however, Winnipeg is the nation’s most dangerous city when it comes to violent crime, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.
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Deputy Chiefs Warren Driechel and Devin Laforce have been appointed by the Commission as interim chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) to replace outgoing Chief Dale McFee, effective Feb. 21, 2025.
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The New Westminster Police Department investigates approximately 30 child sexual abuse material offences annually. At present, there is a growing demand for investigators with specialized experience and training to investigate Child Sexual Exploitation offences.
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Mental Health: Self-Care for First Responders, 2nd Edition is a user-friendly handbook on common mental health challenges for first responders and helping professionals doing front-line work. The handbook includes information about identifying symptoms of stress, understanding different kinds of mental health issues, and strategies for engaging in self-care and trauma recovery. Topics covered include PTSD, chronic stress, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, suicide, resiliency, and more.
Written to address the need for ongoing emotional support for society’s front-line workers, this is an essential resource for first responders across Canada.
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First responders across Canada are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Police officers are regularly exposed to trauma, often carrying the burden of stress, burnout and stigmatization in silence. Kym Briggs, RSW, EdD, and Chief Marc Roskamp of St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) are on a mission to transform the dialogue around mental health, dismantle barriers and provide meaningful support to those who serve their communities.
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Before beginning this project, EPS officers encouraged people in the encampments to seek services, but success was limited. To address this, a new strategy was developed, focusing on The Navigation Centre. This initiative aimed to consolidate services and gather more accurate data on the challenges faced by the homeless population.
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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.
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As we step into the future of law enforcement at York Regional Police (YRP), it’s time to bid farewell to the traditional pen and paper. The storage room filled with countless police notebooks, tucked away in darkness, has made way for a digital transformation that is revolutionizing the way we take notes and interact with our community.
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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.”
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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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