Bail and sentencing act introduced; federal reforms target repeat violence and organized crime

The Government of Canada has introduced the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, proposing over 80 clauses of targeted changes to the bail and sentencing framework in the Criminal Code.

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VicPD launches Temporary Member Program to strengthen frontline capacity, support wellness

This initiative allows experienced and recently retired police officers to return to service in a limited-term capacity. The goal is to alleviate frontline pressures and provide mentorship.

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How police solved the century-old mystery of ‘the woman in the well’

Known as “the woman in the well” for nearly two decades, she was found in 2006 during an excavation of old gasoline tanks at a Saskatoon service centre, police said.

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Morden, Man., appoints new chief of police

The City of Morden has announced that Sean Aune will serve as the city’s newest chief of police, effective immediately.

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Solving the common time discrepancy problem in evidence gathering

During the evidence-gathering process, officers may face various challenges that require problem-solving skills to find a resolution. This was the case for my partner and me during November 2022.

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Operational and organizational trauma: The role of leadership

In the context of policing, there has been considerable discussion and research over the past 20 years regarding the effects of traumatic events during police operations on officers and civilian personnel.

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