Public security

CAEFS and Elizabeth Fry Northern Alberta Call for a Systemic Response to Sexual Violence or Coercion Perpetrated by the Staff of Correctional Services of Canada 

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta are calling for action from the federal government to address the persistent – and well known – systemic issue of sexual violence and coercion in federal prisons.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta are calling for action from the federal government to address the persistent – and well known – systemic issue of sexual violence and coercion in federal prisons.
  • Incarcerated people are isolated from external systems of support and must contend with the power imbalances between CSC staff and prisoners.
  • What is worse is that upwards of 90% have survived extensive histories of trauma and sexual violence prior to their imprisonment,” shared Toni Sinclair, Executive Director of Elizabeth Fry Northern Alberta.
  • “We are here to help, and we believe survivors.”
    If you are in Northern Alberta and have experienced sexual violence, please contact Elizabeth Fry Northern Alberta’s Independent Legal Advice Project for Survivors of Sexual Violence for information and support at 780-421-1175.

Government introduces legislation to support humanitarian aid to vulnerable Afghans

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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The scale of the humanitarian and economic crises that Afghans are currently facing cannot be overstated, and Canadians want to help.

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  • The scale of the humanitarian and economic crises that Afghans are currently facing cannot be overstated, and Canadians want to help.
  • The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today introduced legislation to facilitate humanitarian aid – as well as immigration activities and other government operations – in Afghanistan and other geographic areas controlled by terrorist groups.
  • Whether providing aid or welcoming refugees, we are there for vulnerable Afghans – while always strongly condemning the Taliban's violence, misogyny and disregard for human rights.
  • Since August 2021, the Government of Canada has announced $156 million in humanitarian assistance in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Tom Homan and The America Project Present Border 911 -- WATERTOWN, NY

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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WATERTOWN, N.Y., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the media are invited to join The America Project's Border 911 event on Saturday, March 25, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Italian American Club, 192 Bellew Avenue, Watertown, NY 13601 for the first-ever solutions-oriented border event in Jefferson County, New York.

Key Points: 
  • A first-ever solutions-oriented border event helping communities learn how to take action on Fentanyl Deaths, Child Sex and Human Trafficking, and Border Security
    WATERTOWN, N.Y., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the media are invited to join The America Project's Border 911 event on Saturday, March 25, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Italian American Club, 192 Bellew Avenue, Watertown, NY 13601 for the first-ever solutions-oriented border event in Jefferson County, New York.
  • Every state is a border state!
  • The America Project is an America First, non-profit organization defending rights and freedoms, election integrity, and border security to save America.
  • To learn more about The America Project's efforts and how you can get involved, please visit: https://americaproject.com

RapidDeploy Partners with EagleView to Save Critical Time for 911 Emergencies

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RapidDeploy, the leading provider of cloud-native 911 mapping and analytics solutions for Public Safety, announced today that they have partnered with EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery, analytics, and software. With this partnership, 911 call takers can save time and act with greater confidence through a single view that integrates critical site details, pinpointing the call location alongside real-time aerial imagery.

Key Points: 
  • With this partnership, 911 call takers can save time and act with greater confidence through a single view that integrates critical site details, pinpointing the call location alongside real-time aerial imagery.
  • Up to date aerial imagery and next generation maps play a critical role in 911 emergencies with millions of call takers and emergency responders relying on them for accurate information.
  • "We are excited to partner with EagleView, a geospatial industry leader, that supports our mission to save lives," said Steve Raucher, CEO and Co-founder at RapidDeploy.
  • Radius Mapping integrated with aerial imagery is now available nationwide to 911 centers that have adopted RapidDeploy and EagleView technologies.

Strengthening Canada's response to financial crime

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Today marks the conclusion of the Financial Crime Coordination Centre (FC3)'s second annual Spin Cycle conference.

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  • Today marks the conclusion of the Financial Crime Coordination Centre (FC3)'s second annual Spin Cycle conference.
  • Working closely with law enforcement and other domestic and international partners, the Government of Canada is strengthening our country's response to money laundering and other types of financial crime.
  • "To fight organized crime, we must turn off the taps – and that means taking aim at money laundering and other financial crimes.
  • - The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
    The Financial Crime Coordination Centre (FC3) within Public Safety is a five-year pilot initiative to bolster Canada's response to complex and fast-moving financial crimes through stronger coordination across all levels of government.

Government taking action on gun crime in Halifax with up to $3.3 million for prevention programs

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • Today the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced that the Halifax Regional Municipality will receive up to $3.3 million from the BSCF to prevent gun crime and gang violence in the region.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.

Government investing in crime prevention in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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This includes major investments in prevention programs through initiatives like the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).

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  • This includes major investments in prevention programs through initiatives like the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
  • The Crime Prevention Action Fund is an important part of the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • It supports local, targeted crime prevention initiatives that both help young people locally and share knowledge of what works to prevent and reduce crime nationally.
  • The Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues.

Tom Homan and The America Project Present Border911 Lafayette, LA

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the media are invited to join The America Project's Border 911 event on Saturday, March 11, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette, 1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503 for the first-ever solutions-oriented border event in Lafayette Parish, Louisianna.

Key Points: 
  • Every state is a border state.
  • Special guests include Congressman Clay Higgins and Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory.
  • The AMERICA PROJECT is an America First, non-profit organization defending rights and freedoms, election integrity, and border security to save America.
  • To learn more about The America Project's efforts and how you can get involved, please visit: https://americaproject.com

Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Selects NICE for Digital Transformation of Criminal Justice

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Through its implementation of NICE Justice, the DA’s Office will improve efficiency and transparency at every critical stage of the justice process, from evidence intake to discovery and trial preparation, and ultimately deliver more timely justice for victims.

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  • Through its implementation of NICE Justice, the DA’s Office will improve efficiency and transparency at every critical stage of the justice process, from evidence intake to discovery and trial preparation, and ultimately deliver more timely justice for victims.
  • The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office’s 150 skilled attorneys and professional staff handle over 30,000 criminal cases annually, working alongside 23 law enforcement agencies throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Part of the Evidencentral cloud-based platform, NICE Justice digitally transforms how attorneys, inspectors, victim-witness advocates, and other DA office personnel receive, interact with, manage and share digital evidence throughout the criminal justice process.
  • Price said, “In our mission to provide timely justice for victims, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has worked tirelessly to improve public safety.

Government taking action on gun crime in St. John's with up to $1.83 million for prevention programs

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • No single program or initiative can tackle the challenge of gun crime on its own.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.