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This week, several police services announced the results of significant police operations resulting in multiple arrests and seizures. Below, you can read about the largest drug seizure in Peel Regional Police's history!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
 
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Project Pelican: Peel Police’s record drug bust dismantles transnational criminal network

The investigation, Project Pelican, marks the largest drug seizure in the service’s history, with nearly $50 million worth of cocaine seized.


First use of new legislation leads to recovery of $80,000 in stolen cryptocurrency

Victoria Police Department successfully recovered approximately $80,000 in cryptocurrency funds stolen from an 84-year-old Victoria resident following a complex tech support scam. This case marks the first time newly enacted digital asset seizure legislation has been utilized in British Columbia.


New street check policy includes reason for stop, right to end stop: Montreal police

Montreal’s police chief has asked his officers to change how they behave when they stop people on the street, the latest effort by the police to frame street checks amid calls to have them banned altogether.


Lethbridge police chief accused of breaking COVID rules has complaint dismissed

A police oversight board says it has dismissed a complaint that a southern Alberta police chief allegedly broke public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.


 
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The Art of Investigation Revisited: Practical Tips from the Experts

This text examines the qualities required to be a professional, thorough, and effective investigator and is a follow up to the authors’ highly touted book, The Art of Investigation (2019). This book features a wholly new line-up of investigators, experienced professionals in the field, who delve into the “soft skills” that make an investigator effective. Each chapter examines a specific quality required to be a professional, thorough, and—most importantly—successful in this challenging discipline.

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Solving the common time discrepancy problem in evidence gathering

Police officers working on the front lines and in investigative units are required to collect evidence in a meticulous and comprehensive manner. During the evidence-gathering process, officers may face various challenges that require problem-solving skills to find a resolution. » Read now
 
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Dispatches: May/June 2025

Check out the latest list of recently promoted or retiring individuals in the Canadian law enforcement industry. » Read now
 
 
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Blue Line, The Podcast: Public Order Policing in Ontario with Ryan Teschner

In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder and Ryan Teschner discuss the role of the Inspectorate of Policing, the findings of their study on public order policing, their recommendations, and their vision for improving police performance in Ontario. » Listen now

 
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The power of community engagement: A safer future for law enforcement

While most agencies are embarking on these occupational health trends, there’s another factor that stands out with a few innovative agencies – a focus on community engagement. While the Canadian policing landscape is nowhere near what it is in the U.S., there has been an increase in violence and the use of firearms in the last few years. » Read now

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Infusing trust and inspiration into organizational leadership

One never knows when a true gem of a resource will come their way. Change is something this world seems to be screaming out for, and it can come with a painful lesson. When we see or experience these lessons, they can equate to failure. » Read now

 
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2025 OACP Annual Conference

Location: Blue Mountains, Ont.
Date: June 22 - 25, 2025
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Canadian Police Ceremonial Training Course

Location: Aylmer, Ont.
Date: June 23 - 26, 2025
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120th CACP Annual Summit

Location: Victoria, B.C.
Date: Aug. 10 - 12, 2025
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Canada 911 Ride Foundation – Ontario Ride

Location: Lakefield, Ont.
Date: Aug. 22 - 24, 2025
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