Police and peace officers tag team on fentanyl crackdown in Alberta
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Editor's Note 
 
A crackdown on fentanyl trafficking is happening nationwide. You can learn from two such stories below and more on our website.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
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Alberta to have peace officers tag team with police on fentanyl crackdown

The Alberta government says roughly 800 peace officers will team up with 34 police forces across the province to crack down on fentanyl.


Saskatchewan announces measures to protect communities against fentanyl and methamphetamine

The measures enacted will provide additional tools to remove fentanyl and methamphetamine from communities, significantly deter anyone from trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, and prevent street-level use to help protect the health and safety of all citizens and ensure the medical system is not undermined by these harmful substances.


Saint John police reviewing report on wrongful conviction of two N.B. men

An external review of police conduct around the wrongful murder convictions of two New Brunswick men has been completed, but the civilian board that oversees the Saint John, N.B., police force says privacy concerns need to be addressed before it can be made public.


B.C. First Nation files Charter challenge over RCMP refusal to enforce bylaws

Inaction by the RCMP has emboldened criminals to enter and stay on First Nation reserve lands without the fear of consequences, worsening a drug crisis and violence, the Heiltsuk Tribal Council says.


 
 
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Case Law: Using seized cellphone to impersonate drug dealer deemed lawful

Canada’s top court has sanctioned the hijacking of an arrestee’s identity and use of his cellphone to orchestrate a drug deal and intercept a deadly fentanyl mix. » Read now
 
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The fallacy of work-life balance: Why work-life integration is the real solution

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. But what if this concept is not only unrealistic but also harmful? » Read now
 
 
 
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Blue Line, The Podcast: Religious literacy for law enforcement

In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder was joined by Brian Carwana, who provides religious literacy training to communities and organizations. They discussed the importance of this knowledge for law enforcement personnel as they perform their roles. » Listen now

 
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Gangster-girlfriend relationships and policing in B.C.

An in-depth examination of the varying facets of gang life and operations is beneficial to understand ways in which to combat and prevent such activity. Among those connected to gang activity are the female partners of gang members. » Read now

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Human nature and basic drives

As a police officer, if you want to be successful you will need to understand what makes people tick. We see evidence of this understanding in many of the processes of law enforcement and security organizations. » Read now

 
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