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"As this is the final Blue Line eNewsletter of 2025, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. I look forward to sharing more great content and working with you all in 2026. "

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Celebrating Five Years of Body Worn Innovation

As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on our industry-first open platform approach to body worn technologies.

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News

Police-reported human trafficking trends released by Statistics Canada

The latest analysis of police-reported human trafficking in Canada reveals key trends in volume, geography and judicial outcomes based on data collected between 2014 and 2024.

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Policing standards being implemented island-wide in P.E.I.

The new standards aim to modernize policing services, ensure all agencies are consistent in their practices, and improve accountability and responsiveness for the benefit of residents.

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Proposal to explore emergency service line for Winnipeg mental health calls approved

The Mayor's office will work with a consulting firm to outline how a proposed Winnipeg Community Response Service could work with community partners, health-system supports and the city’s 911 operations.

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Windsor’s Police and Fire Services strengthen emergency response with new shared dispatch space

By bringing staff, equipment and technology together in a single location, police and fire dispatchers can now communicate and coordinate seamlessly, improving situational awareness during critical incidents.

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Current Issue

Close-quarters combat: Why law enforcement knife defence must be pressure-tested

Why does defending against the initial onslaught of a knife attack on officers look nothing like what is being taught in the academy?

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Maximizing performance: How the right gear influences job effectiveness on and off duty

Over the years, we’ve learned that your gear can greatly influence your job performance. We hope sharing our experiences with these gear pieces assists you both on and off duty.

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In case you missed it

The Wellness Navigation Project

Kym Briggs and Chief Marc Roskamp of St. Thomas Police Service are on a mission to transform the dialogue around mental health, dismantle barriers and provide meaningful support to those who serve their communities.

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The fallacy of work-life balance

In reality, work-life balance implies a fixed equilibrium where police work and personal life are two opposing forces to be equally satisfied. Life, however, is far more dynamic than that.

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Events

Jan. 18 - 20, 2026 | Vancouver, B.C.

BCACP/CACP National Police Leadership Conference

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Feb. 22 - 25, 2026 | Vancouver, B.C.

CACP Information and Technology Summit

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Feb. 28, 2026 | Thunder Bay, Ont.

Thunder Bay Police Service Gala 2026

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