Body language is an important part of any career, but it is particularly valuable in law enforcement. A police officer interacts with a wide array of individuals, so body language impacts his or her interactions with the public. By understanding policing body language and the way citizens...Read more
By virtually any metric, Canada is one of the safest countries in the world, but it’s hardly perfect—ask the residents of a First Nations reservation in Manitoba if they feel as safe as the residents of affluent Rosedale in Toronto. Police crime reduction initiatives can claim their fair share...Read more
Our monthly series on trends in Canadian law enforcement continues today with a look at distracted driving. In our previous posts we’ve looked at topics like Cybercrime and...Read more
Being a Commonwealth country, Canada has adopted a community-based policing strategy that has more in common with its British and Australian counterparts than with American policing tactics, especially when it comes to large cities.
The reasons for these differences between the Canadian...Read more
The Toronto police service is an elite organization filled with law enforcement officials who are dedicated to their responsibilities and are committed to the city. Applicants are required to go through several levels of steps and processes before they can become a law enforcement officer. Many...Read more
Once upon a time it was simple to become a police officer. All you had to do was show up at the local station when they had an opening available and apply. Your “police studies training” was an informal education, earned through basic training, working your territory and learning from...Read more
