'It's not if, it's when': Bodycam pilot project extended for Waterloo regional police
A pilot project that puts cameras on some Waterloo regional police officers and cruisers has been extended until October.
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A pilot project that puts cameras on some Waterloo regional police officers and cruisers has been extended until October.
Police saw a reduction in charges laid and people gathering at this year's St. Patrick's Day celebration compared to the last significant gathering in 2019 that saw 33,000 people on Ezra Avenue.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service has received $12.3 million from the Ontario government, with the majority of the funding going towards a new pilot project aimed at improving the response to mental health crisis calls in the community.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service chief retiring, a call for masks to be required in schools again, and several suspected stolen vehicles found in a lake round out the top stories of the week.
As Police Chief Bryan Larkin prepares to retire from his position at Waterloo Region Police Service, the community is eager to find out who will be taking his spot.