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Politics on TV: Brazeau, Estimates, and RCMP Harassment

      “Commissioner Bob Paulson said he would accept all of the recommendation from complaints commissioner.” – Jane Hall     Power & Politics had an MP panel of Candice Bergen, Randall Garrison and Francis Scarpaleggia to discuss RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson’s appearance before a Commons committee to discuss issues facing the Force. Bergen spoke of the need […]

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A Fortieth Anniversary of Women in the RCMP

    “This is a nice tribute webpage to many RCMP female members have provided dedicated service to their communities.” – Jane Hall     In the world of music, the first note of a diatonic scale is the keynote. The keynote is of such importance that it sets the tone or the mood for the […]

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Women Bring a ‘thoughtful dynamic’ To Policing, Says Paulson

    RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson noted the value women bring to policing while responding to a question of misconduct during his appearance before a Parliamentary committee on Tuesday. “The value of having women in a police role is that you take the interaction with a citizen away from the force dynamic, and you put […]

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Three Global Priorities for Women and Girls

    “For the first time, there seems to be an emerging collective world consensus among women and men that gender inequality is holding the the world back.  Today’s technology makes it possible for a coordinate a global wave of activism from men and women who have reached the tipping point on human rights internationally.  […]

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Gender-Sensitive Policing

    “One of the most dangerous front lines for women in policing is Pakistan.  I hope the world is watching closely.  International pressure is a powerful tool.” Jane Hall     In Pakistan, the origin of women policing can be traced to the 1970s. In the Police Act 1861 and Police Rules 1934 there […]

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The Women In Blue

      “Salute to the brave women of Chorepatan fighting crime and stereotypes.” – Jane Hall     A man slowed down his car outside the Chorepatan police station one night, leaned his head out the window and called out to the policewoman on duty. “Want to go with me, you whore?” he shouted, and […]

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Status Of Women Committee: Sexual Harassment In The Federal Government – February 12, 2013

“Karen Davis’s testimony is an excellent example of what leadership looks like and why it is central to the discussion on “harassment in the federal workplace”.   The Status of Women Committee should be commended for inviting Karen and providing a platform for her to share her knowledge, ideas, observations and suggestions for effective solutions.  We hope the […]

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RCMP Shows Off Its Internet Child Exploitation Unit

    “It is important to be aware of the difficult work the peace officers do for the public on a daily basis and the toll it takes on the investigators.” – Jane Hall   The RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit discovered more than 700 different incidents of child pornography in the greater Moncton area […]

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Powerful Women Who Became Victims Of The Deadly Mexican Drug War

      “Salute to brave women of Mexico.” – Jane Hall       Erika Gandara became police chief in Guadalupe when her predecessor was decapitated and no one else wanted the job, but the 28-year-old fell victim to a similar fate when she was dragged from her house by armed gunmen, killed and […]

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Delphos’ First Female Police Officer To Retire After 33 Years Of Service

  “Hats off to Bev Cross-McNea blazing a trail.” – Jane Hall       DELPHOS — This week marks the last for Delphos’ first female police officer and most senior in the department. Bev Cross-McNeal has announced her retirement after 33 years of service.  Police Chief Kyle Fittro said she will be greatly missed […]

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