The Mass Casualty Commission: Advocating with East Coast Prison Justice Society to Enhance Democratic Policing and Protect Marginalized People and Communities
Written by Megan McDermott In April 2020, a man impersonating an RCMP officer killed 22 people in various locations in Nova Scotia. The public has been asking questions ever since, […]
Mental health chief explores more collaboration, training with police
By Jennifer Graham/ ctvnews.ca Published August 15, 2013 SASKATOON — The head of the Canadian Mental Health Commission says good education and training will help police officers interact better with […]
Sentencing for constable who shot man is adjourned-RCMP officer, who works in Nanaimo, now slated to be sentenced Aug. 26-27
By Ben Ingram Published July 24, 2013/ canada.com Bill Gillespie will have to wait to learn the fate of the police officer who shot him during a routine traffic stop. […]
Shooting victim angry as sentencing postponed
By Sarah Simpson Published July 23, 2013/ cowichanvalleycitizen.com Bill Gillespie’s hopes for closure were postponed on Tuesday when he learned the sentencing of the police officer that shot him four […]
Another coroner’s jury recommends cameras in police cars
By Jason Howe Published July 19, 2013/ news1130.com VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – RCMP in this province are taking a cautious approach after the latest coroner’s jury recommended cameras in police cars […]
B.C. accused of stalling on Pickton inquiry recommendations
By cbcnews.ca Published July 11, 2013 A coalition of 20 First Nations and women’s groups is slamming the B.C. government for failing to implement recommendations from the inquiry into serial […]
Drunk driving laws tough and effective, but are they fair?
By abbotsfordtimes.com Published July 11, 2013 There was a huge outcry when B.C.’s tough new drinking and driving laws came into effect nearly three years ago, but the results seem […]
BC Civil Liberties Association questions RCMP techniques used in investigating alleged terror plot
By Julia Foy/globalnews.ca Published July 4, 2013 The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is watching the case of the alleged terrorist bombers with great interest. Police say several potential bombs were […]
Video of Mountie takedown spurs questions about recording arrests
 By CTVNews.ca Published on June 8, 2013  An action-packed video that shows an off-duty Mountie taking down an alleged shoplifter is sparking a debate about recording police incidents […]
First Nations leaders in Prince Rupert to discuss concerns about unsolved deaths
 By VancouverSun.com Published on May 3, 2013  PRINCE RUPERT – Grieving Prince Rupert-area aboriginal families meet with legal and First Nations representatives in Prince Rupert to share concerns […]
