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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Rob Jamieson, ret. OPP member and past president of the OPPA, spent a significant portion of his career founding Encompas, a mental health service for OPPA members and their families. You can read about his journey in his book and on our website."

Brittani Schroeder, Editor

News

Poilievre wants ‘reasonable’ self-defence defined in Criminal Code

Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow.

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New Victoria police chief to apply lessons from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Victoria’s new police chief Fiona Wilson says she faces “a very, very steep learning curve” in her new post after almost 27 years with the Vancouver Police Department, where she rose to deputy chief constable.

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Fredericton Police Force welcomes new K9 officers, Jago and Mac

The Fredericton Police Force welcomed its new K-9 members, Jago and Mac, with Cst. Burgess and Cst. Hughson as their handlers. These additions are part of the establishment of their Police Dog Services program.

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Lethbridge Police targeting ‘good behaviour’ with Operation Freeze

The Lethbridge Police Service and Circle K have partnered for Operation Freeze, a positive ticketing initiative that will see young people rewarded for good behaviour and acts of service or kindness.

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CURRENT ISSUE

Accelerationism explained: A violent threat to Canada

Accelerationists believe that the collapse of Western society will eventually occur and that acts of violence and destabilization can “accelerate” this inevitable societal collapse.

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In Pursuit of Mental Wellness in the First Responder Community

"Achieving meaningful and lasting change that leaves an organization and its members better than they found them takes courage, endurance and resilience that is not for the faint of heart."

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Targeting transnational crime: The growing influence of Southeast Asian gangs

Although the last half-century has provided for a growing discourse centred on Canada’s own experiences with gangs and organized crime, little of the discussion has examined Asian gangs, and even less focus has been given...

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“Living the dream”: How Toronto Police Constable David Um became Rookie of the Year

Although Police Constable (PC) David Um has been with the Toronto Police Service for less than three years, he has already made a significant impact on his colleagues and the community he serves. But how...

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