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The Consequences of Inaccurate Transcription in the Legal and Law Enforcement Industries

Law enforcement and legal processes generate a considerable amount of audio and video recordings, especially with the widespread application of new technologies. Body cam footage, suspect interviews, depositions, court hearings — all of them are now saved as one digital format or another for ease of access. However, ease of

What We Need to Learn from the Death of Sammy Yatim

As long as there is something we can learn from the shooting death of Sammy Yatim by a Toronto Police Officer, than the 18-year-old's passing will not have been in vain.  If you follow the innumerable examples of wrongdoing by police, not just in this province but across Canada, one

Why Police Fear Evidence-Based Research

While almost every sector of society in the 21st century recognizes the importance of evidence-based decision making, police organizations are caught up in outdated policing approaches that are devoid of empirical evidence.  The major reason police are so resistant to the new regulations on carding announced by the provincial government

Aboriginal Initiatives at Nipissing University

The Aboriginal Initiatives Program at Nipissing University provides an opportunity for Aboriginal students to receive post-secondary education and stay in touch with their own culture and heritage. The goal is to help these students gain success then bring that success to other students in similar situations. Bryan Bellefeuille was always

Letter To The Editor: A Response From The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

The following letter from Rita Notarandrea, CEO of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, is a response to our August 27th article Canada Slow to Respond to Prescription Opioid Crisis by Dr. David Juurlink. I agree with Dr. Juurlink’s assertion (in his August 27 article, Canada Slow to Respond to

Drones: Non-Military Uses

Photo courtesy of Don McCullough. When one thinks of drones, they usually think of military drones, used for stealth surveillance. However, the world of drones is quickly expanding beyond its initial military uses to new and exciting areas. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates there could be up to 7,500 commercial drones

Fair Elections start with an independent Commissioner

Elections law enforcement starts with a strong Commissioner, who has the independent authority to investigate offences. The Fair Elections Act empowers law enforcement by giving him sharper teeth, a longer reach and a freer hand. Sharper teeth means tougher penalties for existing offences which has received broad support from parliamentarians,
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