4 h. ago Toronto Pearson: Police investigating after officer involved in shooting at airport, highway to Terminal 1 closed

'This is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to public safety. Expect delays at the Terminal,' police said in a post on X

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21 h. ago RCMP joins police union in accusing Alberta public safety minister of spreading misinformation

Hill said when Ellis suggested some 911 calls were not being answered, the RCMP checked with its communications centres and found there is nothing to support that information.

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45 h. ago Conservatives score endorsement from Toronto Police Association

Tuesday's was the latest Conservative endorsement from a Canadian police union

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63 h. ago Vancouver Police Department public safety trailers vandalized in Downtown Eastside

Police confirmed the wires were cut and tires slashed on the mobile surveillance unit at Main and Hastings Streets sometime between late Friday and Saturday.

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3 d. ago Abebe: How do we really want to tackle crime? That's important in this election too

The leaders' debates showed very different approaches to public safety. Which one should Canadians opt for?

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4 d. ago This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs. Public service took her from Germany to Alaska to Kansas City, Missouri, where she moved last year for a long-sought promotion. […]

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9 d. ago Edmonton seeing drop in aggressive coyote complaints since new hazing technique adopted: official

City officials said that public safety is the priority when it comes to Edmonton's coyote management approach.

Technology

1 week ago NPF Releases Open Letter to Minister Ellis Addressing Repeated Falsehoods about Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent representing ~20,000 RCMP Regular Members and Reservists, including approximately 3,500 serving Albertans, has issued a public letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Ellis, expressing concern over his continued pattern of spreading false and […]

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2 w. ago All suspects in custody after Virginia shooting that killed 3 and wounded 3 others, authorities say

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (AP) — All suspects were in custody early Wednesday after a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia, authorities said. The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post only that all suspects were in custody and there was no threat to public safety. It said additional […]

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2 w. ago London's police chief reveals plan to tackle public drug use

Public safety has been declining in parts of London for years, and businesses and residents in the most-affected areas have long argued drug use is to blame, the city’s police chief says.

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2 w. ago Alberta moves closer to creating optional provincial police force that could replace RCMP

An independent force could step in to help address concerns about the Mounties' staffing shortages and rising costs, the public safety minister said

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2 w. ago Alberta taking next step to establish independent police agency, municipalities could opt

Alberta has announced new legislation to build on the existing groundwork for the creation of a new police agency announced last year. Bill 49 — the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act 2025, makes amendments to the Police Act which would specify that the new “independent agency police service” would be a Crown corporation and would […]

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2 w. ago Poll finds Canadians view U.S. tariffs, aggression as top issue facing nation

The top issue for Mexicans is crime and public safety, and for Americans it's inflation

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3 w. ago Calgarians want 'leadership that listens,' says Sonya Sharp, in announcing mayoral bid

While her full platform will be released in the summer, Sharp noted her campaign will prioritize affordability, public safety and 'core' municipal services

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3 w. ago Tesla protests prompt Vancouver police to deploy more officers this weekend

More than 130 additional officers will be deployed throughout the weekend, including members of its specially-trained Public Safety Unit to maintain order.

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3 w. ago Yolanda Saldívar, woman convicted of killing Selena, denied parole

In explaining the decision to deny parole, the board said in a statement that the panel found that Saldívar continues to pose a threat to public safety.

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3 w. ago Calgary accuses Alberta government of inaction on future of drug

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is calling on the provincial government to work with the city to find a solution to concerns about the Sheldon Chumir Supervised Consumption Site.

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4 w. ago Temitope Oriola: RCMP aren't equipped to deal with 21st century crime

One of former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s final actions in office was the release of a white paper titled “A New Policing Vision for Canada: Modernizing the RCMP” by Public Safety Canada. It is a remarkably brief but serious document. However, it has not garnered the level of public engagement it deserves perhaps because of […]

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