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November 30, 2020 – National Police Federation submission focuses on escalating costs for delayed Surrey police transition
SURREY, BC – The National Police Federation has released its submission outlining serious concerns with projected costs related to the now-delayed police transition plan ahead of a Surrey Finance Committee budget meeting taking place later today. The document was submitted to the City of Surrey’s Finance Committee on the heels of Surrey announcing that the…
Read MoreNovember 27, 2020 – PPE Supply and Self Isolation Requirement Questions
Recently, K Division Criminal Operations released a Communique in relation to wearing N95 filtering face masks or ½ face Elastomeric Respirators with P100 cartridges when interacting with the public. This has resulted in inquiries from Members in relation to the supply of PPE and concerns that PPE may be in limited supply within K Division.…
Read MoreNovember 25, 2020 – NPF Takes a Stand on Illegal Firearms
On Monday, NPF released its inaugural position statement and news release on gun violence in Canada and the proliferation of illegal guns and related gang activity resulting in loss of life and injuries for innocent Canadians. We also posted an infographic. The NPF is committed to providing fact-based, open and trusted information on critical public-safety-related issues such as gun violence,…
Read MoreNovember 23, 2020 – Increased supports needed to address gun violence and illegal firearms in Canada
Ottawa, ON — The National Police Federation today released its inaugural position statement on the current state of gun violence in Canada, which supports a fact-based approach to protecting and advancing public safety and gun violence prevention. Canada prides itself as a non-violent, safe and inclusive country. Yet illegal guns and shootings are on the…
Read MoreNovember 20, 2020 – Surrey police chief tasked with corralling transition in complete disarray
SURREY, BC – In response to the announcement of the appointment of Surrey Police Service (SPS) Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, NPF President Brian Sauvé says the Chief is taking over a transition process in complete disarray, with no officers hired, no agreement on a budget for 2021, and no transparency on ballooning costs. “Like the…
Read MoreNovember 20, 2020 – This week at the NPF
Veterans Affairs Committee Presentation: On Monday, November 16, the NPF presented recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs about the growing backlog of disability benefits claims at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Earlier this year, VAC reported a 150% increase in the backlog of pending applications for disability claims between March 2017…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2020 – Media Statement on Bastarache Report on RCMP Class-Action Lawsuits
Ottawa, ON — The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding Honourable Michel Bastarache’s final report released today on the Merlo Davidson settlement: “We welcome the end of this legal chapter for the survivors, whose claims have now been settled, and we hope they find some healing and…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020 – NPF AGM Delegates and Dr. Jody Carrington Webinar Recording
The National Police Federation will be holding its Annual General Meeting on December 16, 2020. Due to the size and national scope of the NPF, our bylaws stipulate that 21 elected delegates will represent and vote on behalf of all Members at the meeting, rather than inviting all individual Members. Delegates will have an opportunity to…
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020 – NPF meets with federal officials to reiterate critical funding asks
Ottawa, ON — The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, ahead of planned meetings with federal officials next week to reiterate our critical funding asks. “RCMP Members have experienced new and unforeseen challenges over the past decade, all of which have been further exacerbated by the risks and…
Read MoreNovember 11, 2020 – We Remember
Each year, this date marks solemn moments when we remember those who gave their lives for ours. Like so many occasions in 2020, this year many of us will honour Remembrance Day alone or with those in our immediate circle rather than gathering publicly. But, still, we will pause and remember. We also remember and…
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