And I found myself right smack-dab in the middle of Vancouver. As I’m working nearly every day until the end of the month, we figured today was the day to take the kids downtown to experience the Olympic ambiance. Tickets to sporting events were not in our plan (nor in our budget), but after spending the last [...]

Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms reads as follows: Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: (a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication; (c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and (d) freedom of association. Be proud [...]

The next two weeks are going to be very busy.  In all honesty, I’m a little worried about keeping everything balanced with a work schedule that includes only a couple of days off scattered through the rest of this month. At least I have a couple of days off – many of my co-workers are working [...]

Police dogs are motivated, driven and very intense.  They love to work, to do as their handlers bid them, and in the case of my dog, to chase small furry creatures when mom isn’t looking. Squirrels, cats, rodents – you name it.  If it’s small and furry, my dog is interested. Unless, of course, I [...]

There have been several emails in my inbox with questions about the physical side of law enforcement, and what potential recruits can do to prepare themselves.  There is the need to be strong enough, fast enough, and fit enough to do the job – yes, you do need to be all of these things.  Different sections [...]