Thwarted terrorist attack still raises questions
This week’s successful prevention of a terrorist attack in Ontario merits appreciation of police work, but it raises important questions. [node:read-more:link]
Policing
Patrolling the streets of Toronto
Raphael Waugh reflects on his Toronto childhood and on patrolling Regent Park as a constable with 51 Division, the Toronto police designation for a bustling, cluttered section of the city’s core. [node:read-more:link]
Harper govt reverses RCMP ban on two rifle brands
Just before the election was called last weekend, the Harper government reversed the RCMP’s ban on certain Czech- and Swiss-made rifles — the first time the government had exercised new powers allowing it to override the police force’s gun-classification decisions. [node:read-more:link]
Building the cop of the future
Statistics show overall crime rates in Canada are at historic lows, but officers on the front lines are under scrutiny like never before. [node:read-more:link]
Patrolling the streets of Saskatoon
Known on the beat as Indian Ernie because of his Cree ancestry, Ernie Louttit's reputation grew far beyond his rank. Among other things, he was a key figure in seeing that justice was served in the Neil Stonechild case. Now, two years removed from the street, Louttit says he has gained a great deal of perspective on the role of policing. [node:read-more:link]
Breaking: Several killed in shooting at Munich mall
At least one shooter is still on the loose after a shooting inside a McDonald's at Munich's Olympia shopping mall Friday, police spokeswoman Claudia Küntzel said. "There could be several dead and one or even several shooters are on the loose." The shooting happened around 5:50 p.m. (11:50 a.m. ET). [node:read-more:link]
Interlinked criminals are driving law enforcement
Criminal actors have adopted a converged approach to illicit operations, easily moving across borders and transitioning seamlessly between human trafficking, cybercrime, fraud, and other opportune activities. [node:read-more:link]
"Wynn's Law" legislation doing the right thing
It’s been two and a half years since Alberta RCMP officer, David Wynn, was murdered by career criminal Shawn Rehn after being granted bail. Developed to address inadequacies related to bail hearings, Bill S-217 is scheduled for a final vote this week in Parliament. People will be watching. [node:read-more:link]
New RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brenda Lucki has just been announced as the new RCMP Commissioner at a time when the RCMP needs leadership and not just management – there is an important difference. [node:read-more:link]
The semantics of responding to terrorism
It will take some time to unpack the recent Yonge Street attack, however, Public Safety Minister Goodale dismisses the suggestion that there is a national security element to it. I was shocked to hear there is a thriving social group for men who are angry that they cannot get laid. [node:read-more:link]
Lessons to be learned from Toronto attack
Canadians remain understandably shocked at the savagery of the van attack in Toronto. How will the prosecution unfold? What lessons are to be learned? What preventative actions need to be taken for the future? [node:read-more:link]
Aftermath of the President's Speech
If Paris changed France, San Bernardino changes America. The shock and gravity has been so great that it occasioned a speech from the Oval Office [node:read-more:link]
Police report hundreds of guns missing or stolen
A researcher has obtained documents itemizing 640 firearms that were reported lost by police or public agencies between 2005 and 2019, another 173 were reported stolen from seemingly secure sources such as DND and RCMP. [node:read-more:link]
UK extends drone exclusion zone at airports
Britain will extend a drone exclusion zone five-fold and give police new powers against lawbreaking operators, the government said on Monday, after sightings last month paralyzed the nation's second busiest airport. [node:read-more:link]
Toronto police seize drugs, firearms in major bust
Toronto police say they have seized four kilograms of hard drugs, including a kilogram of fentanyl, and a number of firearms in a bust that they hope puts a significant dent in the city’s narcotics trade. [node:read-more:link]
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