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With the release of our March/April edition, I'm happy to announce the winners of Blue Line's 2025 awards programme. You can find the full story on this year's Best Dressed Police Vehicle award winners, including SPAL, who drove away in the top spot.
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
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Canadian police partner with AI in arms race against criminals. But at what cost?

In one corner of the battle are criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material — and in the other, AI is being used to help hunt down the offenders.


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How property data is changing law enforcement

Government-sourced land and property intelligence can help law enforcement access critical insights to help them work faster and smarter.


OPP officer’s body cam captured his death, Crown tells murder trial for two accused

A trial began last week for two people accused in the death of a provincial police officer in 2022, with the Crown saying witnesses will testify that one of the accused fatally shot the officer before both suspects fled in a stolen vehicle, prompting a police hunt.


Alberta RCMP Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill announces his retirement

After 37 years of federal public service, Deputy Commissioner Rob Hill has announced his retirement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).


Partnerships crucial in reining in retail theft

Partnerships are key in combatting the $9.1 billion price tag of organized retail theft in 2024, said Toronto Police Service's S/Supt. Joe Matthews at the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) Retail Secure Conference.


 
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Celebrating innovation and visibility: Longueuil Agglomeration Police Service wins Best Dressed Police Vehicle Award

Congratulations to all the winners of Blue Line’s 2025 Best Dressed Vehicle Awards. We want to thank our platinum sponsor, Setina Manufacturing, and our silver sponsor, D&R Electronics Company, for helping us showcase innovative, sustainable and effective designs nationwide. Thank you to all agencies who submitted their vehicles. » Check out the winners now
 
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Career Expo in Toronto connects aspiring police professionals with exhibitors and industry experts

Thursday, March 27 marked the return of the Security · Police · Fire Career Expo in Toronto, where inspiring young professionals had the opportunity to meet with employers in the police, fire and security industries for a day of networking and learning. » Read now
 
 
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Evidence and Investigation: From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom

Modern investigations are increasingly complex, but this all-in-one resource will provide evidence-based training and education that is essential to careers in Canadian law enforcement and private investigation. This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of evidence, crime scene management, and the latest research in forensics and is an up-to-date guide to the technical and practical aspects of effectively managing evidence from the crime scene to the courtroom.

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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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A holistic approach to fighting cybercrime: A conversation with the RCMP’s Chris Lynam

Cybercrime is a growing challenge for all of society. Victims can be individuals, businesses, or any kind of organization in Canada. The RCMP's Chris 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.” » Read now

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Better budgeting: Finding better and more efficient ways to do business

Officers are now expected to solve a variety of problems that develop in the community, from resolving noise complaints and reversing overdoses, to de-escalating behavioural health crises. This change in the ever-expanding role of the police also raises questions on how policing agencies are supposed to fund these tasks, investigations, mental health calls, and more. » Read now

 
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OHMRA Canadian CBRNE & Robotics Summit

Location: Kitchener, Ont.
Date: Apr. 7 - 8, 2025
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Police Religious Literacy Program

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: Apr. 8 - 10, 2025
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OACP & Blue Line Expo 2025

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: Apr. 29, 2025
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2025 Homicide Conference

Location: Niagara Falls, Ont.
Date: May 6 - 9, 2025
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Security・Police・Fire Career Expo – B.C.

Location: Surrey, B.C.
Date: May 14, 2025
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