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BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
PSNI to make video call service for crime victims permanent
A service allowing victims of crime to speak with police officers via video call will become a permanent feature, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has move follows a successful four-week pilot programme, known as Virtual Officer Attendance, which launched in PSNI previously said the introduction of a video call option offers people an alternative to traditional phone calls or in-person visits with police service, delivered by a specialist team at Castlereagh Police Station in Belfast, involves officers who have received dedicated training for virtual engagements. Victims of crime will be able to choose the video call option instead of a telephone or in-person visit, but in-person attendance at a police station is still available if service allows officers to talk to victims, take statements, and collect digital evidence like photos or videos during a secure video pilot scheme was inspired by a similar scheme launched by Dorset Police in England back in 2023. In setting up the pilot, the PSNI said they worked closely with officers in Dorset in order to launch their own scheme in Northern Ireland. Requirements for using video call The victim must be 18 years or older. If the victim is 17 or under, they can still use the service but must have an appropriate adult present during the victim must be involved in a crime where there is no immediate threat, risk, or alleged offender of the reported crime must not be present during the video victim must have access to a smartphone, tablet, or other device with a camera and have access to 4G or Wi-Fi. The service will not use the victim's mobile data allowance, so there is no cost to them.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Impaired driving charge laid after Edmonton Police Service officer and dog hit by vehicle
An Edmonton Police Service (EPS) canine officer and its handler were injured while attempting to arrest a suspect last month, EPS says. Police had tracked the cell phone belonging to the suspect, who was reportedly driving a stolen vehicle, to an alley in the area of 106 Street and 106A Avenue at 1:35 p.m. on June 27. The officer and dog had moved to arrest the driver and passenger when they were hit by an unrelated vehicle. The officer was taken to hospital and had surgery for a non-life threatening injury. The dog was assessed by a vet, who found it had minor injuries. The dog is expected to make a full recovery and return to active duty in the coming weeks. The 77-year-old man who was driving the vehicle that struck the pair has been charged with impaired operation causing bodily harm, and impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration equal to or exceeding 80mg%. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 23. 'This incident is a reminder of how dangerous this work can be,' Staff Sgt. Craig Mathewson of EPS said in a news release. 'We're incredibly grateful our officer will recover, and that the [police service dog] was not seriously injured.' The people in the stolen vehicle were also arrested. A 33-year-old has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 1. A 29-year-old is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and operation of a vehicle while prohibited and is scheduled to appear in court on July 21.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Treaty 3 police, OPP seize $14K in drugs, arrest 2 in northern Ont.
The Treaty Three Police Service along with Ontario Provincial Police seized 144 grams of suspected cocaine, $100 in cash, a cellphone, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia during a proactive traffic stop in Kenora, Ont., following a four month joint investigation. (Treaty Three Police Service/Facebook)
CTV News
08-05-2025
- CTV News
Police dog injured after violent encounter
Vancouver Watch A man is in custody after a violent encounter with RCMP that injured a police service dog in Richmond Wednesday morning.
