Simultaneously Solving Crime and Poor Mental Health - Looking for a Solution…
In failing to provide sufficient mental health training, law enforcement turns a blind eye to the importance of de-stigmatization, equity, historic injustices, and safety, further perpetuating harm to vulnerable communities. Thus, “for the sake of everyone involved, police should be well prepared and have adequate support to answer the call when people are in mental health distress. They should also be equipped to play a role in preventing crises.
Deterrence Under Section 24(2) of the Charter - Julian Brown
Nearly 700 years ago, the Spanish inquisitor Eymericus wrote in his interrogation manual: “Non refert quomodo veritas habeatur, dummodo habeatur,” which translates to “it does not matter by which methods truth has been obtained so long as it has been obtained.”This blog post will explore whether these words ring true today, or if developments in Canadian law such as section 24(2) of the Charter have a meaningful deterrent effect on police officers.
Privacy, Surveillance and Snooping Behind Blue Lines: Surveillance within the Police Force
Conceptions of privacy are changing. With the proliferation of social media, unparalleled connectivity and technological innovation, we...
When the Police Cross the Line, What Happens? (a student perspective)
In Manitoba, complaints about municipal police go to the Law Enforcement Review Agency (LERA). LERA releases an annual report on...
