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São Paulo State Military Police Partners with Axon to Implement Largest Body-Worn Camera and Digital Evidence Management Project in Latin America

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

PMESP is the first police agency in Brazil to adopt technology that integrates body-worn cameras with an end-to-end cloud-based evidence management platform.

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  • PMESP is the first police agency in Brazil to adopt technology that integrates body-worn cameras with an end-to-end cloud-based evidence management platform.
  • The So Paulo State Military Police is the largest law enforcement agency in Brazil, with more than 90,000 officers in total.
  • Colonel Robson Cabanas, Manager of the body camera project at the So Paulo State Military Police, highlighted some of the key features that the agency is most excited about for this deployment.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the So Paulo State Military Police to implement the largest body-worn camera and digital evidence management solution in Latin America to date," says Axon's Managing Director, Canada & Latin America, Vishal Dhir.

CAJ, CJFE, coalition of news organizations challenge RCMP injunction

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

"Every day is a new day with new excuses from the RCMP about why access is limited.

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  • "Every day is a new day with new excuses from the RCMP about why access is limited.
  • On May 18, the CAJ issued a statement that called on courts to limit RCMP power when granting injunctions.
  • Yesterday, the coalition sent a formal letter to the RCMP requesting that media be provided fair access.
  • Supreme Court to vary the injunction order to specifically set out these protections for the media and direct the RCMP to change its practices.

British Columbia a world leader in forest conservation: Resource Works study

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Friday, May 21, 2021

On April 1, the Supreme Court of BC granted an injunction to Teal-Jones, ordering blockaders to leave Fairy Creek.

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  • On April 1, the Supreme Court of BC granted an injunction to Teal-Jones, ordering blockaders to leave Fairy Creek.
  • On May 17th, the RCMP began enforcing the injunction.
  • "\nOn Vancouver Island alone, 860,000 hectares is considered old forest (>250 years old), of which 520,000 hectares or 62% is protected.\nOld growth is not being harvested "down to the last tree".
  • But when it comes to caring for our environment and respecting workers, sensationalism fails where facts succeed.\xe2\x80\x9d\n'

Man charged with several offences, including Willful promotion of hatred

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

On June 12, a man was arrested in Kelowna, with the assistance of members of E Division RCMP.

Key Points: 
  • On June 12, a man was arrested in Kelowna, with the assistance of members of E Division RCMP.
  • A search warrant was executed at a residence in Kelowna, and various electronic devices were seized.\nKibwe Ngoie-Ntombe was originally charged with uttering threats, and released on several conditions.
  • "The Department of Justice, Canada Border Services Agency, FINTRAC, the FBI and the Australian Federal Police were also invaluable partners in this investigation.
  • "\nThe RCMP participates in Canada\'s War Crimes Program by defending Canada from being a safe haven for, and contributing to the fight against impunity against, those who promote hatred around the world.

Optimum Publishing International announces Wilful Blindness, How a network of narcos, tycoons and CCP agents infiltrated the West

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Monday, May 17, 2021

But it does rhyme,\xe2\x80\x9d often attributed to Mark Twain.\nSam Cooper was one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s first investigative journalists in Canada to begin to uncover the link between Casinos and Money Laundering by drug cartels.

Key Points: 
  • But it does rhyme,\xe2\x80\x9d often attributed to Mark Twain.\nSam Cooper was one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s first investigative journalists in Canada to begin to uncover the link between Casinos and Money Laundering by drug cartels.
  • Vancouver is the fourth largest port in North America and has little to no ability to stop the flow.
  • In fact when the preliminary Sidewinder Report was leaked to the Globe and Mail it was rebuffed by members in CSIS, RCMP and the government.
  • Now I\xe2\x80\x99m based in Ottawa, and I focus on political corruption, organized crime and financial crime, foreign influence, national security and intelligence, and holding powerful figures to account.

The Coast Guard Exchange Partners with RangeMe to Streamline Product Sourcing

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

With the ability to leverage RangeMe across the product discovery and sourcing process, CGX buyers will have the technology to accomplish innovation at scale.\n"The Coast Guard Exchange is a vital resource for the men, women, and families of the Coast Guard.

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  • With the ability to leverage RangeMe across the product discovery and sourcing process, CGX buyers will have the technology to accomplish innovation at scale.\n"The Coast Guard Exchange is a vital resource for the men, women, and families of the Coast Guard.
  • The Coast Guard Exchange serves all active duty and retired members of the armed services and their dependents, members of the Reserves, Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Guard and civil service employees of the Department of Homeland Security.
  • As a support organization within the Community Services Command of the United States Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Exchange operates 64 exchanges throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
  • Now integrated into the ECRM product offering, RangeMe adds increased breadth and depth to the industry\'s most complete sourcing solution for top retailers and product suppliers in the US.\n'

Media Statement: NPF Responds to Federal Budget 2021-2022

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

This backlog will impact recruiting and training for years to come, jeopardizing public and Member safety.\nThe NPF will continue to advocate for adequate funding and resourcing for our Members, without which rising vacancy rates will put additional stress on Members who are already shouldering an ever-increasing workload and dealing with growing stress and exhaustion.\nIt therefore remains imperative that the federal government address these challenges, especially financial and human resources ones, to allow the RCMP to meet both current and future demands.

Key Points: 
  • This backlog will impact recruiting and training for years to come, jeopardizing public and Member safety.\nThe NPF will continue to advocate for adequate funding and resourcing for our Members, without which rising vacancy rates will put additional stress on Members who are already shouldering an ever-increasing workload and dealing with growing stress and exhaustion.\nIt therefore remains imperative that the federal government address these challenges, especially financial and human resources ones, to allow the RCMP to meet both current and future demands.
  • "\nAbout the National Police Federation:\nThe National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019.
  • The NPF is the largest police labour relations organization in Canada; the second largest in North America and is the first independent national association to represent RCMP Members.\nThe NPF is focused on improving public safety in Canada by negotiating the first-ever Collective Agreement for RCMP officers, and on increasing resources, equipment, training, and other supports for our Members who have been under-funded for far too long.
  • Better resourcing and supports for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.\n'

Media Statement: Portapique Anniversary Should Honour the Memory of the Lost and the Bravery of Heroes

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

We understand families\', friends\', and others\' deep-seated need for answers to this previously unimaginable violence.

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  • We understand families\', friends\', and others\' deep-seated need for answers to this previously unimaginable violence.
  • Properly executed, the Commission will determine what happened and, most importantly, what factors led to this tragic event.
  • "\nAbout the National Police Federation:\nThe National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019.
  • Better resourcing and supports for the RCMP will enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.\n'

CRCC report overlooks key facts and evidence in RCMP Investigation of Colten Boushie's death

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Importantly, "The Commission found that the investigation conducted by the RCMP was generally professional and reasonable.

Key Points: 
  • Importantly, "The Commission found that the investigation conducted by the RCMP was generally professional and reasonable.
  • On several key findings, the CRCC report dismisses or outright ignores central facts and evidence.
  • We also question the CRCC's expertise and methodology used to develop such a definitive finding on the subject of discrimination.
  • Notably missing from the CRCC report is that our Members observed no animosity from the family about attending outside the wake.

Don’t Become a Coaster, Get Up and Run With the U.S. Coast Guard Virtually

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Visit Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in partnership with US Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, one of the largest USCG bases in the country, is hosting this inaugural event: The Coast Guard Half Marathon and the Guardians of the Atlantic 5K.

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  • Visit Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in partnership with US Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, one of the largest USCG bases in the country, is hosting this inaugural event: The Coast Guard Half Marathon and the Guardians of the Atlantic 5K.
  • Elizabeth City Coast Guard members as well as the greater Coast Guard are excited to support the upcoming Coast Guard Half Marathon and 5K in March 2021!
  • As you are likely aware, the Coast Guard is the only military service, until this race, without a major running event in their name.
  • Elizabeth City is home to three institutions of higher learning and one of the largest Coast Guard bases in the United States.