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Blue Line is Canada’s sole independent magazine focused on law enforcement, maintaining a neutral stance with no affiliations to management, unions, or political groups. This impartiality attracts a wide range of readers from all levels of the law enforcement field, including police chiefs, customs agents, military personnel, and officers from local, municipal, provincial, and Indigenous police forces, as well as federal and provincial corrections staff and the RCMP. Our dedicated team and guest contributors strive to provide our audience with the latest updates on legal cases, training developments, and advancements in technology.

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Opening Ceremony For The New Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 9, 2025, Prince Rupert, B.C. – Prince Rupert RCMP has officially moved into their new detachment at a central location in the city’s downtown core on Market Place. A grand opening ceremony was held on April 29, hosted by the local RCMP and the City of Prince Rupert. To kick off the event, a traditional Flag Raising Ceremony was held to pay tribute to those who served the community in the past and present.
Statistics Canada Releases Data On Police-reported Crime In Rural Areas In The Canadian Provinces

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 8, 2025, Ottawa, Ont. – Recently, statistics were released regarding police-reported crime in rural areas in the Canadian provinces for 2023. In a quick snapshot, it is evident that the overall police-reported crime rate and crime severity were higher in rural areas. You can read the full report here.
Ontario Fighting Auto Theft By Cracking Down On Car Thieves

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 7, 2025, Brampton, Ont. – As part of a series of proposed changes to protect Ontario communities by cracking down on crime, the province is proposing new legislation that would amend the Highway Traffic Act to give police the authority to search for and seize electronic devices that are intended to be used for vehicle theft. The change would provide law enforcement with stronger tools to keep keyless devices off the streets and out of the hands of would-be criminals.
Ontario Protecting Communities And Victims Of Crime

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 6, 2025, Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario government has introduced the Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act. The broad legislation, if passed, would include measures to protect families and support victims of human trafficking. “Our government is taking action to deliver justice for those who have been victimized by heinous crimes,” said Attorney General Doug Downey.
Saskatoon Police Investigating After Officer’s Cruiser Was Stolen During Foot Chase

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 6, 2025, Saskatoon, Sask. – Police in Saskatoon are reporting a rather unusual case that saw them catch their suspect – but lose their car. Police say officers were patrolling an area west of downtown Sunday morning when a drunk man who was carrying open liquor traipsed onto the road in front of them. Police arrested the man after a brief chase on foot — only to discover the police vehicle had been stolen while they were gone.
Doug Ford Floats Idea Of Electing Judges In Rant On Bail Reform

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 5, 2025, Mississauga, Ont. – Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted judges in the province whom he perceives as being soft on crime, and floated ideas on Wednesday such as electing judges and offering them payouts to retire early. Ford was at Peel Regional Police headquarters to announce measures on bail in an upcoming justice bill, though he said the most meaningful bail reform actions must come from the federal government.
B.C. Officers Honoured For Valour, Commitment To Public Safety

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 5, 2025, Victoria, B.C. – The 40th annual Police Honours Night recognized 241 deserving women and men of law enforcement in British Columbia for their bravery and dedication. “Police officers throughout the province, from our largest cities to remote villages and Indigenous communities, have adapted to dynamic work environments to keep people safe from harm,” said Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Community Safety And Well-being: A Transformative Shift For Canadian Policing

1 week ago | blueline.ca | Carey Fredericks

The traditional policing model in Canada, with its focus on patrol, rapid response to service calls, and investigations, cast the police as the community’s professional defence against crime and disorder. At the same time, citizens are seen as “relatively passive recipients” of these services, as criminologist George Kelling put it in his 1988 paper, “Police and Communities: The Quiet Revolution”.
Construction Complete On AbbyPD Headquarters Expansion

2 weeks ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 2, 2025, Abbotsford, B.C. – The City of Abbotsford, and the Abbotsford Police Department have announced the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Abbotsford Police Department Headquarters (AbbyPD HQ) expansion project. The completed addition, which opened on Apr.
Municipal Officials, EMS, Armed Forces Practice For Disaster

2 weeks ago | blueline.ca | Brittani Schroeder

May 2, 2025, Cornwall, Ont. – Dozens of local municipal officials combined with emergency services and members of the Canadian Armed Forces on Apr. 25 for a training exercise to respond to a major mass-casualty incident in the region. The fictitious incident presumed the disintegration of a massive cargo airliner over the City of Cornwall, raining fiery debris and tens of thousands of litres of jet fuel over an area that included both urban and rural locales.