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‘These kind of issues are out here’: New doc examines police violence in Calgary

‘These kind of issues are out here’: New doc examines police violence in Calgary

Adam Palmer, president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, said he would welcome civilian oversight bodies for incidents of death or serious harm in jurisdictions that don’t have them yet, in a July 3, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Provincial watchdog probes often don’t lead to charges against police

Civilian oversight agencies are relatively new

Adam Palmer, president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, said he would welcome civilian oversight bodies for incidents of death or serious harm in jurisdictions that don’t have them yet, in a July 3, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
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US officer resigns after photos, connected to death of black man in 2019, surface

Elijah McClain died, last summer, after police placed him in a chokehold

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Florida officer fired after bodycam shows him hitting woman

Florida officer fired after bodycam shows him hitting woman

Florida officer fired after bodycam shows him hitting woman

Florida officer fired after bodycam shows him hitting woman
Data is still emerging in Canada about the efficacy of body cameras on police officers, in a July 2, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Studies show no consistent evidence body cameras reduce police violence

Calgary police say cameras hold police and the public accountable

Data is still emerging in Canada about the efficacy of body cameras on police officers, in a July 2, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Tucson police chief offers resignation after man’s death

Tucson police chief offers resignation after man’s death

Tucson police chief offers resignation after man’s death

Tucson police chief offers resignation after man’s death
Blair says feds will make First Nations policing an essential service

Blair says feds will make First Nations policing an essential service

Blair says feds will make First Nations policing an essential service

Blair says feds will make First Nations policing an essential service
New Democrat MP Jack Harris has been pressing the public-safety committee to reconvene, in a June 23, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

MPs on public-safety committee to consider study of systemic police racism

New Democrats already call for RCMP budget review

New Democrat MP Jack Harris has been pressing the public-safety committee to reconvene, in a June 23, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Grieving mother of daughter shot dead by police says she wants justice

Grieving mother of daughter shot dead by police says she wants justice

Grieving mother of daughter shot dead by police says she wants justice

Grieving mother of daughter shot dead by police says she wants justice
A new survey shows a noticeable drop in the number who said they trusted the police somewhat or a lot in recent months, in a June 16, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Trust in police drops amid anti-racism protests, poll suggests

90 per cent in favour of body cameras for police

A new survey shows a noticeable drop in the number who said they trusted the police somewhat or a lot in recent months, in a June 16, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Police ‘woefully undertrained’ on using force, experts say

Police ‘woefully undertrained’ on using force, experts say

Police ‘woefully undertrained’ on using force, experts say

Police ‘woefully undertrained’ on using force, experts say
Edmonton chief concerned about defunding police service to deal with racism

Edmonton chief concerned about defunding police service to deal with racism

Edmonton chief concerned about defunding police service to deal with racism

Edmonton chief concerned about defunding police service to deal with racism
Funeral held for young Indigenous woman shot by police in northern N.B.

Funeral held for young Indigenous woman shot by police in northern N.B.

Funeral held for young Indigenous woman shot by police in northern N.B.

Funeral held for young Indigenous woman shot by police in northern N.B.
Armoured vehicle dumped: Halifax now at the forefront of ‘defunding’ debate

Armoured vehicle dumped: Halifax now at the forefront of ‘defunding’ debate

Armoured vehicle dumped: Halifax now at the forefront of ‘defunding’ debate

Armoured vehicle dumped: Halifax now at the forefront of ‘defunding’ debate
Experts say not enough proof expensive body cameras will reduce police violence

Experts say not enough proof expensive body cameras will reduce police violence

Experts say not enough proof expensive body cameras will reduce police violence

Experts say not enough proof expensive body cameras will reduce police violence
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says police misconduct is indefensible
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes

Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes

Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes

Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes

‘I can’t live on:’ Daughter of man fatally shot by Regina police seeks answers

‘I can’t live on:’ Daughter of man fatally shot by Regina police seeks answers

Lacombe Police remind motorists to be vigilant when school busses are on the road

Lacombe Police remind motorists to be vigilant when school busses are on the road

Incidents of motorists failing to stop and passing school busses illegally have increased

Lacombe Police remind motorists to be vigilant when school busses are on the road