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“Axe Murderer of GO Transit Special Constable seeks early parole in rare ‘Faint Hope’ hearing.
#VLEOA #GoTransit #SpecialConstable #Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #TorontoOntario #OntarioCanada #Ontario #Canada #TorontoCrime #FaintHopeHearing #NicolaPuddicombe #JusticeSystem #AxeMurder #CourtCase #VictimsRights #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #ParoleDebate After nearly two decades behind bars, convicted killer Nicola Puddicombe, found guilty in the gruesome 2006 axe murder of her boyfriend and Go Transit Special Constable, Dennis Hoy, is once again before a jury, thi
Nov 27, 2025


Halton, Ontario Police celebrates long-serving Auxiliary Staff Sergeant, calls for new recruits
#VLEOA #Halton #HaltonOntario #HaltonCanada #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #HaltonPolice #AuxiliaryOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #CommunityService #HaltonRegion #ServeWithPurpose #JoinTheAuxiliary #PoliceVolunteers The Halton Regional Police Service, in Ontario Canada, is highlighting the impact and dedication of its volunteer members, spotlighting Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Sheldon Borges, who has served the community since 2007. As an Auxiliary Officer, Borges has supported front
Nov 23, 2025


Belleville’s “Badge of Kindness”: A Retired Auxiliary & Special Constable Keeps Serving beyond retirement.
#VLEOA #AuxiliaryConstable #SpecialConstable #Belleville #BellevilleON #BellevilleOntario #BellevilleCanada #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada In Belleville, Ontario, longtime community volunteer Harry Burley—who began his service as an auxiliary constable with the Belleville Police Service in 1988—has continued his dedication even after his 2024 retirement as a special constable. Harry serves as the ambassador at the Downtown Community Policing office. The Loyalist College alu
Nov 14, 2025


Kingston, Canada Takes Step Toward Safer Streets with New Special Constable Initiative
#VLEOA #Kingston #KingstonOntario #KingstonCanada #KingstonPolice #OntarioCanada #Ontario #Canada #SpecialConstable The City of Kingston, in Ontario, Canada, is introducing a new special constable initiative aimed at strengthening public-safety services and enhancing transparency. Pending approval from the Solicitor General, five members of the Licensing Enforcement Services management team will be appointed as special constables by the Kingston Police Services Board, working
Nov 10, 2025


New housing safety unit special constables set to patrol community housing in Thunder Bay, Canada.
#VLEOA #ThunderBay #ThunderBayOntario #ThunderBayON #ThunderBayCanada #ThunderBayPolice #ThunderBayPoliceService #ThunderBaySocialServicesAdministrationBoard #ThunderBaySocialService #Ontario #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #Canada #SpecialConstable A new pilot initiative launched by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in partnership with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) places four specially trained special constables in three of the boa
Nov 3, 2025


Sarnia, Ontario driver already in custody, attacks Special Constable, leading to additional charges.
#VLEOA #PoliceAssault #SarniaPolice #SarniaPoliceService #EndangeredOfficers #Sarnia #SarniaOntario #SarninaON #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #OntarioCA #RespectTheBadge A routine car wash quickly turned dangerous when a Sarnia driver, already arrested for crashing her vehicle, assaulted a police constable while in custody. After being taken in by officers, the suspect allegedly attacked the constable, adding assault charges to an already tense situation. Thankfully, the off
Oct 28, 2025


Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary welcomes 42 new officers.
#VLEOA #OPP #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #CAN #AuxiliaryPolice #AuxillaryConstable
Oct 25, 2025


2 Ontario Provincial Police superintendents awarded with International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Volunteer Police Service Programs Award.
#VLEOA #OPP #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #CAN #AuxiliaryPolice #AuxillaryConstable
Oct 25, 2025


Toronto Police Auxiliary to hold upcoming information session.
#VLEOA #Toronto #TorontoPolice #TorontoPoliceService #TorontoPoliceAuxiliary #TorontoCA #TorontoON #TorontoOntario #TorontoCanada #Ontario #OntarioCA #OntarioCanada #AuxiliaryOfficer The Toronto Police Service is inviting community members to learn how they can serve their city as volunteer Auxiliary Officers at an upcoming General Information Session on October 29, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham St., Etobicoke. The sess
Oct 18, 2025


Cobourg Ontario Police Auxiliary looking for experienced officers to join their department.
#CobourgPoliceService #CobourgOntario #CobourgON #CobourgPoliceAuxiliary #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #AuxiliaryOfficer Cobourg...
Aug 19, 2025


Working to fufill it's promise to “Protect Ontario,” The Ford Ministry has expanded the number of special constables who can carry firearms.
#Ontario #OntarioCA #OntarioCanada #Canada #Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #Ottawa #OttawaCA #OttawaCanada #OntarioPremier...
Jun 6, 2025


OPP Auxiliary took some time to participate in the Portarama Parade in Tay Township.
#OPP #OPPAuxiliary #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #TayTownship #AuxiliaryOfficer
May 18, 2025


Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary working at events out in the community this weekend.
#OntarioProvincialPolice #OntarioProvincialPoliceAuxiliary #OntarioProvincialPoliceHighwaySafetyDivision #OPP #NiagaraOPP...
Apr 12, 2025


Brantford, CA Police unveil new vehicle design.
https://www.brantbeacon.ca/brantford-police-service-unveil-newly-designed-vehicles/ #Bradford #BradfordON #BradfordCA #BradfordOntario...
Apr 7, 2025
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