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London police chief urged to ‘set record straight’ on safe supply programs
The jump in opioid pills hitting London’s streets started when several pharmacies began dispensing them, the health unit says, a finding that suggests federal Conservatives and other critics targeting the older Safer Opioid Supply (SOS) program are missing the mark. “There was a notable increase in hydromorphone prescribing from 2023 onward. There was not a […]
Why do London police special constables earn more than entry-level officers?
Special constables in London are among the highest paid in Ontario and make more than a constable who has been on the job for two years. London police recently launched the special constable program, hiring an additional 19 and deploying them for a wider range of duties to support front-line officers. A special constable had […]
Five cities, including London, driving human trafficking in Canada: Report
Five Canadian cities contribute 45 per cent of all human trafficking cases: Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax, Montreal and London.
Former police officer joins call to tighten lobbying leash on city-funded boards
A former London police officer has thrown her support behind a push by two councilors asking city-funding agencies not to use taxpayersâ money to lobby council for bigger budgets.
London police special constables hitting streets under expanded program
A team of special constables is hitting the streets this week under a new program that has expanded their role in policing throughout London.