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Support for Surrey police transition waning, but remains strongest in South Asian community
Surrey residents appear to be divided along political and racial lines in their support for the city’s transition from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to a municipal police force, poll numbers show. About two thirds of NDP voters oppose moving forward with the plan, but that opposition jumps to 81 per cent among NDP voters…
Read MoreJune Bargaining Update
Re: June Bargaining Update Following up on my last update on bargaining on June 10, I met last week with the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Treasury Board (TB), Nancy Chahwan, followed by a meeting this past week with Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board. In both meetings, I asserted our desire…
Read MoreBRIAN SAUVÉ: RCMP acted heroically to stop gunman’s Nova Scotia rampage
Two months after the horrific events in Nova Scotia, it is still difficult to find the words to describe the tragic loss of life and lasting trauma. The Members of the National Police Federation (NPF), along with all Canadians, continue to mourn those lost due to the barbaric acts on that tragic day, passing on…
Read MoreRCMP union boss says cops are on board with body cameras plan
RCMP officers won’t get in the way of a new plan by the national police agency to outfit cops with body cameras, the head of the officers’ union says, as long as careful discussion is had about the privacy concerns that come in tow with collecting the videos. Read more: https://ipolitics.ca/2020/06/19/rcmp-union-boss-says-cops-are-on-board-with-body-cameras-plan/
Read MoreNational Police Federation Welcomes Government Discussions regarding Police and Social Services Needs
OTTAWA, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, regarding ongoing discussions by governments in Canada about the provision of community police services: “The National Police Federation supports efforts by various levels of government to consider ways to better deliver police services in…
Read MoreViolent arrest investigation in Prince George took too long: IIO
PRINCE GEORGE (NEWS 1130) — The police watchdog in B.C. admits it took too long to investigate a violent arrest in Prince George. On Monday, British Columbia’s prosecution service announced it approved charges against three RCMP officers in Prince George relating to an arrest of two suspects in February 2016. Read the full article here:…
Read MoreRCMP union says mass shooting review must tackle ‘under-resourced social support system’
The union representing RCMP members says any inquiry into Nova Scotia’s mass shooting should look at not only the immediate police response, but also at the gunman’s history of domestic abuse and whether he had enough access to mental health supports. On Tuesday, the National Police Federation called on the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia to make…
Read MoreMedia Statement from Brian Sauvé, President: Racism and the Importance of Respect for all Canadians, including Members of the RCMP
The National Police Federation and its Membership recognize and decry racism, discrimination, and bias in Canada and globally. We believe recent and ongoing conversations, protests and education are an important expression of our shared desire and commitment to change. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/06/08/2045154/0/en/Media-Statement-from-Brian-Sauv%C3%A9-President-Racism-and-the-Importance-of-Respect-for-all-Canadians-including-Members-of-the-RCMP.html
Read MoreRCMP agrees to outfit some Mounties with body cameras
The head of the RCMP says her organization will begin the work of outfitting some of its officers with body cameras — a move that comes in the midst of a global wave of mass protests against police brutality. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-body-camera-1.5603030
Read MoreNPF Local Rep Voting continues – make your voice count
Voting for Local Rep positions continues until June 12th at 23:59hrs. Those who have not already voted should receive a reminder email ballot from Simply Voting. If you have not received a ballot, please email support@npf-fpn.com. Reminder that there were many Districts with acclamations and only those Districts listed here are conducting votes. We encourage all registered voters…
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