11 h. ago Calgary will be the headquarters for Independent Agency Police Service in Alberta

Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar named head of the agency

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11 h. ago Calgary will be headquarters for new Independent Agency Police Service in Alberta

Former deputy Calgary police chief Sat Parhar named head of the agency

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11 h. ago Alberta appoints deputy Calgary police chief as head of independent police agency

"We already have a couple of expressions of interest... of municipalities that want a sheriff's detachment and so we can start now. We're not waiting."

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13 h. ago Alberta government names provincial police force, appoints former Calgary officer as first chief

Alberta's government has named its own provincial police force and announced its first chief.

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3 d. ago Suspect charged in alleged carjacking of Victoria mom and kids

A man has been arrested and charged after what Victoria police Chief Const. Del Manak described as a “very troubling & dangerous incident” Saturday morning.

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1 week ago 'Stay off the Bow River,' Fire Department says in safety advisory for Calgarians

'When our waterways flow this high and fast, there’s significant risk to anyone, regardless of your watercraft or skill level,' said Calgary Fire Deputy Chief Pete Steenaerts

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1 week ago Public drug use crackdown averaging 10 seizures a day: Police chief

London’s police chief touted the early success of his public drug use crackdown, saying officers have averaged 10 drug seizures a day in the program's first two months.

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1 week ago Temitope Oriola: Edmonton's next police chief should be smart — and willing to learn

The Edmonton Police Commission has launched a search for a new chief of police. Hiring a chief for the Edmonton Police Service is one of the salient duties of the commission. It is also one of the most consequential. Leadership matters in every organization but it rises to a whole new level in the policing […]

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2 w. ago Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh cleared of misconduct allegations

Lethbridge's police chief was found not guilty Monday of two misconduct charges he faced.

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2 w. ago Lethbridge police chief accused of breaking health rules during pandemic has complaint dismissed

In his decision, Presiding Officer Brett Carlson concluded the chief did not mean to break the rules, apologized and didn't do it again.

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2 w. ago Criminal network tied to towing industry dismantled: Peel police

Police have dismantled an organized criminal network linked to the towing industry and seized tow trucks, stolen vehicles and weapons after an investigation into several extortion incidents. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah says the investigation dubbed Project Outsource is a blow to the alleged criminal organization that spread fear and violence in the community. […]

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2 w. ago ELDER: Damage continues on anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Part 2 

In dealing with anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, the city’s police chief described his force as “overwhelmed” by the protesters and rioters. The city, as is the case with many of America’s other large cities, suffers from inadequate manpower. The size of the LAPD is the smallest in 20 years. The George Floyd protest/riots-inspired “cops-are-out-to-get blacks” […]

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2 w. ago Anishinabek Nation chief says he briefed Ontario police on protests against Bill 5

A regional chief for Anishinabek Nation says he briefed Ontario Provincial Police Thursday on what to expect when First Nations take to the streets.

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3 w. ago EU seeks to lower a price cap on Russian oil and discourage Nord Stream pipeline investors

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union wants to lower a cap on the price of Russian oil to deprive the Kremlin of extra profits to fund its war in Ukraine as part of a new raft of sanctions aimed at forcing Moscow to the negotiating table, senior officials said on Tuesday. EU foreign policy chief […]

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3 w. ago Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests. An initial 2,000 Guard troops ordered by […]

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3 w. ago ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ who escaped from Arkansas jail captured

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” was captured by law enforcement 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) northwest of the prison he escaped from following a massive manhunt in the mountains of northern Arkansas, authorities announced on Friday. Grant Hardin’s identity was confirmed through fingerprinting, the Izard County Sheriff’s […]

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4 w. ago Arkansas authorities release photo rendering of ’Devil in the Ozarks’ as manhunt continues

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas authorities on Tuesday released a photo rendering of a convicted murderer and former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks ” as the search for the escaped inmate entered its second week. The Arkansas Department of Corrections said the photo rendering of Grant Hardin, 56, depicts how he […]

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4 w. ago Toronto to fund more summer programs for youth aimed at violence prevention

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s summer safety plan will focus on violence prevention measures through programs that help youth build skills and secure jobs. Chow announced the new plan at an event today that gathered dozens of local organizations, Toronto police chief and several city councillors. She says the safety plan will help […]

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