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Mountie Suing RCMP Over PTSD He Says Caused by Exposure to Child Porn Investigations

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer has filed a lawsuit alleging he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after being exposed to a “significant volume” of child pornography while working in a specialized unit.

December 13, 2016

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Canadian Officer Hit with Bear Spray Responding to Breaking and Entering

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are looking for a stolen Ford F350 truck after a Grande Prairie officer was assaulted with bear spray early Tuesday.

December 6, 2016

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Black Lives Matter Asks Vancouver Police to Withdraw from LGBT Pride Parade

Black Lives Matter Vancouver is asking police to voluntarily withdraw its float from the Canadian city’s upcoming Pride Parade, as a "show of solidarity and understanding" that officer involvement in the march creates an unsafe atmosphere for some communities.

July 19, 2016

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Canadian Officer Found Dead in Parking Lot

A man found dead Thursday morning in an Orillia parking lot has been identified as a veteran Ontario Provincial Police officer.

January 15, 2016

Patrol

Canadian Police Urged to Create Foot Chase Policy After Fatal Shooting

A judge is urging the Calgary Police Service in Canada to consider creating a policy for foot pursuits after a police chase ended with an officer fatallyl shooting a man brandishing a screwdriver in 2011.

January 8, 2016

Patrol

Video: Mountie Only Guilty of 'Not Using Enough Force,' Judge Says

An Alberta, Canada, provincial court judge said the only thing RCMP Const. Brendon Plamondon is guilty of is "not using enough force" when he arrested a 15-year-old girl.

December 15, 2015

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Fallen Canadian Officer Honored with Craft Beer

Two Sergeants Brewing Co. says the launch of Patrolman’s English-Style Bitter in honour of Const. Daniel Woodall has been so successful, staff have had to work extra hard to keep up with demand.

November 16, 2015

Technology

Tesla Owner Tracks Car Thief in Real Time, Leads to Arrest

As the thief swerved into courtyards and busted U-turns, the Pinkowskis relayed the car's location to a 911 operator.

November 5, 2015

Patrol

Washington State K-9 Stabbed to Death by Wanted Suspect

A Vancouver Police Department spokeswoman said the suspect ran away and was tracked down hiding in bushes by K-9 officer Ike. The dog bit the suspect, but the man stabbed the dog.

September 3, 2015

Patrol

Canadian Officers Find IED, Weapons at Traffic Stop

Edmonton, Alberta, police found an improvised explosive device inside a vehicle Thursday morning during a traffic stop in the west side of the city.

August 17, 2015

Weapons

Lamperd Less Lethal Signs Training Contract with Corrections Services Canada

The training will occur at locations in Ottawa, Ontario; and Regina, Saskatchewan, related to the technical aspects and proper servicing of the Lamperd Less Lethal 40mm Launcher Platform that was recently purchased by the agency. This contract expires on December 31, 2015.

July 27, 2015

Patrol

Canadian Officer Shot and Killed Serving Warrant

A 35-year-old Edmonton (Alberta) Police Service officer in the hate crimes unit was shot to death in a southwest Edmonton suburb on Monday night, in an act city Police Chief Rod Knecht described as “a tragedy of unspeakable proportions.” A second officer was injured, but is expected to make a full recovery.

June 9, 2015