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Shootings trigger spotlight on police gun use
In the 10 years he’s been an officer of the Ontario Provincial Police, Hesham El Sayed has never had to fire his gun. “The job’s not for everyone, that’s for sure. It never gets easy. You should go to every call scared, that’s what I think.” El Sayed, 35 and a London resident, has been…
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One spotlight not enough for prostitution debate
It’s easy to judge a prostitute with a passing glance. Some might feel sad for them, others disgusted. But probably few can say they’ve ever tried to understand them and their situations. After a recent Supreme Court ruling and a police operation, many want to have their say on how Canadian law should address prostitution. Operation…
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Dead men (and women) do tell tales
Crime investigation is often a race against the clock. As every hour ticks by, more and more crucial evidence can be lost. So what happens when a homicide case goes cold, and maybe 20, 30 or even 40 years have passed without a lead? It’s a question Mike Arntfield knows a lot about. He is…