There's "no consistent association" between police funding and crime rates across the country, according to a published study by University of Toronto researchers.
There s little reason to believe body-worn cameras will increase accountability or transparency among Vancouver police, according to an expert who has followed the implementation of the devices across Canada and the U.S.
Police services across Canada in early October saw a demo of Fusus a service that makes it easier for police to access privately owned security camera footage. It's becoming more common in America, but Canadian researchers have concerns it is overkill.