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This week, the Alberta Government took a significant step toward creating a provincial police service. This would mark the fourth province to have a dedicated police force, following Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Read more below!
- Brittani Schroeder, Editor
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Alberta’s government has named its own provincial police force and announced its first chief. Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar has been tapped to lead the new force, which the province says it intends to call the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service.
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Public Safety Minister Garry Begg announced an additional $734,000 for the RCMP’s anti-hate crime unit in the province as police-reported hate crimes rose by an average of 23 per cent from 2022 to 2023.
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Nova Scotia’s plan to increase the provincial role of the RCMP is being questioned by some mayors who say they are wary of the implications for their municipal police forces.
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This initiative seeks to address significant staffing challenges faced by over 50 police services throughout the province, including municipal, provincial and First Nations police services.
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This book is unlike other resources on the topic that often contain overly complicated or confusing technical jargon. This edition is wholly updated, based on best practices and advances in camera technology to provide a practical, streamlined approach guide to the photographic documentation of crime scenes and physical evidence. Its techniques include practical guidelines that can be immediately implemented by law enforcement personnel to maximize their time and improve their skills.
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The vibrant lives of these two young women were cut short by the senseless violence of two different gun-toting thugs in random acts of violence, with a shared modus operandi – albeit a careless, murderous one. Both women were innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of bullets intended for specific targets in each Mississauga shooting.
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There are 8,760 hours in a year, and of those, we work about 3,000 hours. Add approximately 2,900 hours of sleep, and we are left with 2,860 hours of living. Often, it is during those nearly 3,000 hours of off-duty time that police officers face life’s challenges and struggles, which can lead to mistakes.
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In this episode, Brittani Schroeder sits down with Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, Vanessa Hanrahan. As the commanding officer of the Canadian Armed Forces Military Police Group, Hanrahan shares insights into her new role as CFPM, reflecting on the challenges and transformations that have shaped the Military Police over recent years.
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In recent years, Canada has witnessed a troubling increase in firearm-related incidents, prompting concerns among law enforcement agencies. S/Sgt. Steve Bereziuk and Supt. Marty Schulenberg recently shared the Hamilton Police Service perspective on this escalating crisis, shedding light on the mounting pressures faced by officers in the line of duty and the greater Canadian public.
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When police respond to individuals in a mental health crisis, it raises important questions from the community about law enforcement’s role and expertise in such situations. While officers are typically trained to handle criminal activity and maintain public safety, they are not expected to have the specialized skills to address mental health issues.
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Date: Aug. 10 - 12, 2025
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Date: Aug. 22 - 24, 2025
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Date: Aug. 27 - 29, 2025
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Date: Oct. 4, 2025
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