HQ's Comms Hub

HQ's Comms Hub

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Using Data DifferentlyUsing Data Differently
Using Data Differently

Policing professionals and leaders know that meaningful and robust data is needed to identify, understand and address systemic issues that affect community safety and police-community relationships. This includes collecting, using and reporting race- and identity-based data to support strategies and action plans that advance equity in policing, and transparency and accountability to the public.

Feb 11, 2023 HQ Magazine Winter 2023
A Collaborative Approach to Sourcing Video Data for Police InvestigationsA Collaborative Approach to Sourcing Video Data for Police Investigations
A Collaborative Approach to Sourcing Video Data for Police Investigations

In July 2019, a 40-year-old male was charged – and eventually convicted – with attempted murder after racing his tractor-trailer through a Belleville city suburb and slamming into his partner’s apartment building. Thankfully, she was uninjured in the spectacular attack. Video evidence demonstrating the suspect’s reckless driving behaviour was a key part of the investigation and an element that required hours of investigator’s time to source.

Feb 2, 2023 HQ's Comms Hub
Halton Regional Police Service Tackles Sexual AssaultsHalton Regional Police Service Tackles Sexual Assaults
Halton Regional Police Service Tackles Sexual Assaults

For many Canadians, sexual violence casts a dark shadow over their lives. Studies show that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. In Halton Region, where more than 600,000 Ontarians make their homes, such figures translate into a significant number of individuals that have the potential to be impacted in terms of safety and well-being and, subsequently, reach out for assistance.

Jan 5, 2023 HQ's Comms Hub
Including Absent Employees in our Police OrganizationsIncluding Absent Employees in our Police Organizations
Including Absent Employees in our Police Organizations

Many police organizations have been experiencing an increase in employees on extended leaves. An extended leave may include sick leave, Workplace Safety & Insurance leaves, parental-type leaves, and other leaves of absence. Regardless of the type of leave, let’s not forget that these are still employees of our organizations, and they should be shown respect as such.

Dec 8, 2022 HQ's Comms Hub
Why HQ Hub?Why HQ Hub?
Why HQ Hub?

HQ Magazine has evolved with a new Digital edition. Robust and Responsive the AnswerApps edition is user friendly, easy to read, and easy to share.

Nov 18, 2022 HQ's Comms Hub
ISN MaskwaISN Maskwa
ISN Maskwa

A new resource has been added to the emergency operations capacity in Ontario specifically to assist Indigenous leadership in leading their own response for their communities in the event of an emergency situation.

Nov 16, 2022 HQ's Comms Hub
The OACP at 70The OACP at 70
The OACP at 70

The Founders, the Builders, the Innovators and the Leaders

Aug 8, 2022 HQ Summer 2022