Spate of police deaths prompts calls for better protection of law enforcement (opens original article in a new tab)

Three Canadian police officers were killed in June 2024, leading to calls for better protection and national discussions on police safety.

• Three Canadian police officers were killed in June 2024, prompting calls for improved protection for law enforcement.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging national action on police safety, including an emergency discussion at a premiers' meeting.
• Academics note that police officer deaths have decreased compared to past decades, though recent incidents have raised concerns about safety.