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POLICE – Mom of 11-month-old finds suspected fentanyl stash in park

July 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

An alert mom saved her 11-month-old tot from harm Sunday after the child found a small container of suspected drugs while playing at McDonald Park. She took it away from the [Continue]

POLICE – Man dead after being attacked by pit bull at home he was visiting

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

A man is dead after being attacked by a pit bull in a home he was visiting late this morning (June 29, 2020). Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of a dog attack at a home in [Continue]

LETTER – Independent oversight of police is welcome, hate is not

June 29, 2020 // 1 Comment

Recently, police across Canada were asked by the media to share their personal experiences and perspectives on the issue of racism and discrimination. B.C. RCMP Cst. Nancy [Continue]

POLICE – RCMP investigate drive-by shooting on Chestnut Avenue

June 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred late Thursday night (June 25, 2020). At 11:27 p.m. RCMP Kamloops responded to Chestnut Avenue for a complaint of a [Continue]

POLICE – Investigations Office looking into shooting incident involving RCMP

June 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is investigating an incident in Kamloops. Information provided by the RCMP indicates that on June 23, 2020 at about 10:45 p.m., [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Police wellness checks have a habit of leaving people less well

June 25, 2020 // 7 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. JUST WHEN ONE POLICE CONTROVERSY seems to be quieting down, a new one comes up. Charges against Chief Allan Adam were dropped yesterday. [Continue]

LETTER – For police officers, there’s only one way to go, and that’s forward

June 21, 2020 // 1 Comment

EDITOR’S NOTE: Recently, police across Canada were asked by the media to share their personal experiences and perspectives on the issue of racism and discrimination. [Continue]

HEIGHTON – Some ideas for redefining street outreach and police work

June 18, 2020 // 3 Comments

By JEREMY HEIGHTON Executive Director, NSBIA THERE HAS BEEN A TON of press lately about de-funding police, and changing the way that policing is done in Canada and around the [Continue]

BEPPLE – Boards need more diversity to reflect the many faces of Kamloops

June 17, 2020 // 3 Comments

PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU stated this week that systemic racism will be eliminated from federal government institutions and agencies. The question is how? What I [Continue]

POLICE – Valleyview vandals smash vehicle windows in overnight spree

June 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Police are investigating a series of broken vehicle windows that happened overnight (June 16, 2020). All of the vehicles were parked on Valleyview Drive between Highland [Continue]

LETTER – It’s very hard to be a police officer right now

June 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Re: ROTHENBURGER: Defunding police forces won’t cure what ails them Thank you for writing the article this week about defunding the police. Thank you for understanding [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Firing RCMP commissioner would only make things worse

June 16, 2020 // 4 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. A CALL FOR THE FIRING or resignation of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki demonstrates how a good cause can get off-track when it over reaches. [Continue]

LETTER – An RCMP officer’s spouse speaks out about racism allegations

June 15, 2020 // 27 Comments

Re: ROTHENBURGER: Defunding police forces wouldn’t cure what ails them Thank you very much for your article regarding defunding law enforcement. I appreciate the [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Defunding police forces wouldn’t cure what ails them

June 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

BEING A COP these days must be a demoralizing job. You train to protect people, and each day on the job you try to do that. It’s dangerous work. These days, though, [Continue]