Councillor, police praise province for bill to allow red light cameras
Proponents of red light cameras and other traffic law enforcement technologies are lauding the New Brunswick government for introducing legislation that would allow for such technologies to be implemented.
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Bill would permit red light cameras, photo radar, automated licence plate readers and cameras on school buses
Posted: May 12, 2021 7:00 AM AT | Last Updated: May 12
The Government of New Brunswick has introduced legislation that would allow municipalities to set up red-light cameras, as well as photo radar monitors and automated licence plate readers.(CBC )
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The website of a company that sells fake guns offers this promise: “These replicas are so similar to the real thing, that even the most seasoned historian might have to look twice to distinguish between the two.” Such an advertising pitch may be compelling to people who play weapons-based games such as airsoft. But, to police, that sounds like a threat.
The website of a company that sells fake guns offers this promise: These replicas are so similar to the real thing, that even the most seasoned historian might have to look twice to distinguish between the two. Such an advertising pitch may be compelling to people who play weapons-based games such as airsoft. But, to police, that sounds like a threat.
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OTTAWA Advocates are calling on the federal government and the City of Vancouver to halt the march toward possible drug decriminalization in the city, saying the process excludes users and demands a do-over.
In a letter to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu and the Vancouver and British Columbia working groups on decriminalization, a coalition of 15 organizations said the current proposal must be scrapped immediately or risks reproducing the harms of prohibition.
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The North East Region Ontario Provincial Police is joining police services across Ontario and Canada in kicking off Police Week which honours and celebrates officers, civilian staff, and other service supporters.
North-East Region Media Coordinator Acting Sergeant Phil Young, says this year Police Week runs from May 9th to 15th with the theme being “Working Together to Keep our Communities Safe.”
He says local OPP will be highlighting how they work closely with the community online, especially during the pandemic.
He adds the services are not able to host their usual programs such as safe bike rodeos and mall displays due to the lockdown but invite the public to visit the website online to find out more about the policing community.
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People are being invited to give a social media thank you to police officers and personnel during Police Week.
The Brantford police service is joining departments across the country in kicking off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON) from May 9 to 15.
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Police Week celebrates the work of front-line police officers, 911 communicators and civilian staff. This year’s theme is Working Together to Keep Our Communities Safe, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Week was first observed in 1970 and coincides with the Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15.