See also ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE (RCMP). Also see geographic subdivisions of POLICE heading, below.

Got a thing for uniforms? [brief report on efforts of police in North America, the UK, Australia, and Europe to recruit gays, with emphasis in this report on the police force of Norfolk, Virginia (USA)].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 24 (18cm.)

L.G.Y.C. [Lesbian & Gay Youth Calgary] hurt by fire [night of April 20, 1989; reaction of Calgary police arson department; passing mention of the Gordon Summers case].
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 6 (25cm.)

Cops nab bashers [teens plotting to pose as hustlers overheard by cop; later caught].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 10 (13cm.)

Police liaison [Calgary Gay and Lesbian Community Police Liaison Committee formed in May to promote two-way communication, education, and awareness; other details].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 10 (20cm.)

Cover model [Calgary police chief, Christine Silverberg, appears on cover of November 1997 Outlooks periodical, and interview of her included in issue; reactions and reference to refusal of support by others; etc.].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 12 (32cm.)

Police liaison [Calgary Gay & Lesbian Communities Police Liaison Committee plans town hall meeting on Jan. 12, 2000; to be addressed by police chief, Christine Silverberg, and Doug Jones of Hate and Bias Crimes Unit; process has also been negotiated for reporting hate and bias crimes against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered].
P133 (v17n8)(Dec. 8, 1999): 19 (15cm.)

Changing on the job [news report of transgendered civilian clerk in Calgary police department; mention also of transgendered Vancouver police officer].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 10 (21cm.)

Violence & the police [Calgary's police department has worked at developing a good relationship with gay/lesbian community; announcement that is now conducting survey "seeking detailed information on incidents of harassment, discrimination and violence that people have experienced"; "anonymity is guaranteed"; see Outlooks magazine or obtain from police department].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 13 (15cm.)

The results are in [report on the Calgary Anti-Gay/Lesbian Violence Survey released by Calgary Gay and Lesbian Communities/Police Liaison Committee; survey done in 2000; some details, including statistics; "[Constable Doug] Jones is continuing to work towards changing attitudes within the gay and lesbian community about the police"; etc.].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 14 (26cm.)

Calgary police re-enter Stone Age [lengthy report of police raid on "Goliath's Sauna-tel and Texas Lounge," a Calgary bathhouse, on Dec. 12, 2002; comments; community reactions; other details].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 9 (63cm.)

Don't Buy In [newsnote that Calgary Police Service has unveiled new initiative, called "Don't Buy In", to educate youth about hate; Web address given].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 7 (17cm.)

Policeman bitten [by person who knew he had AIDS virus; etc.].
P51 (v7n6)(Aug. 23, 1989): 7 (34cm.)

Anti-bashing posters [newsnote that Edmonton Police Services has mounted campaign against gay bashing; city buses carrying posters with logo of Police Services and message, "Being gay is not a crime. Gay bashing is"; comments of Supt. Keith Duggan of police department's gay/lesbian liaison committee].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 14 (9cm.)

Hand in hand ["believe it or not, Edmonton's Police Service is very advanced on gay issues"; "well-established program to provide training on dealing with minority groups...including the glbt community"; component of the program is "a 15-minute walk on Whyte Avenue" in which two male officers in civilian clothes must take the walk holding hands; reactions of two officers who did this -- feelings of intimidation and anger at reactions of those around them; one officer "said the avenue seemed to close in on him"; other details].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 10 (24cm.)

Taking action [Rob Wells has been picketing for at least three months at St. Joseph's Catholic Basilica, Edmonton; Wells says his actions are result of anti-gay protest in front of Basilica during this year's Gay Pride parade; Wells displays signs that read "Homophobia Kills" and "Catholic Bigotry Drives Teens to Suicide"; reports he has had good response from some parishioners; however, ugly police responses and Wells has filed complaint against one officer; etc.].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 11 (20cm.)

Can't bear cruising [report of an incident endured by a gay man at the hands of Constable Doug Trousdell in Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC, in July; undercover officers wanted to know what he was doing in park and were "rude" and "unprofessional and threatening"; gay man said "the whole attitude was 'we're righteous and you're not. You should be happy we're not locking you up'"; other details, including mention that cops are equally determined in many other cities, including Saskatoon].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 26-27 (36cm.)

Police chief marches [Chief Bruce Chambers participates in Vancouver's 10th Gay Pride Parade, believed to be first in Canada to include a police chief; he led a small group of openly-gay police officers].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 28 (10cm.)

Chisel gets axed [newsnote that company owning gay website, Chisel.com, raided by Vancouver police August 20, 1999; details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 26 (15cm.)

Changing on the job [news report of transgendered civilian clerk in Calgary police department; mention also of transgendered Vancouver police officer].
P135 (v18n2)(March 8, 2000): 10 (21cm.)

Editorial [concerning Parliament's passing of anti-terrorist legislation; as a tribe that has experienced repression at hands of police and other authorities, we have reason to be concerned, author says; etc.].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 3 (16cm.)

It's always about the sex [in which author maintains it is dangerous to forget our history, because, despite advances towards equality, "the same old issues keep cropping up," having to do with sexual activity; refers to recent Calgary police raid on Goliath's steam bath, 1980 Toronto bathhouse raids, Toronto Pussy Palace raid, park raids across the country, the Surrey School Board book banning case, and actions of Canada Customs; reference also to "Saskatchewan's premier homophobe," Bill Whatcott, and American Fred Phelps; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 4-5 (77cm.)

Editorial ["we must all support those individuals and groups fighting to have the bawdy house laws stricken from the books"; mention of recent raid on steam bath in Hamilton, eight months after the Calgary raid, and also routine police raids across Canada on public parks; attempt to control human sexuality through bawdy house laws is unconstitutional, according to writer, and laws seem to be reserved for queers; etc.].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 3 (13cm.)

Park crack-down [Hamilton, Ontario, police target number of public parks; charges related to park sex].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 23 (17cm.)

Hamilton bathhouse raid [details surrounding the raid of the Warehouse, a Hamilton, Ontario bathhouse, on August 3, 2004].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 26 (41cm.)

Much ado about... [report on London, Ontario police action, "Operation Scoop," and the alleged child pornography issue in that city; Homophile Association of London labels this a witch-hunt, which is not about pedophilia, but about gay men having sex; police chief is Julian Fantino].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 19 (31cm.)

London police raids [reporting that two gay men, earlier arrested in 1995 during the Operation Guardian matter, had their house raided again; second raid also based on accusation of possession of child pornography; no evidence to file charges; some brief information on the earlier Operation Guardian].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 28 (29cm.)

Police hit-and-run [three Ottawa men leaving Queer Nation meeting followed by policeman in cruiser; one of men struck by police car; Robert Nadir filed charges; gay community awaiting police report after police asked Nadir to agree to lenient punishment and Nadir refused].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 19 (23cm.)

Police to protect gays [Ottawa police chief, Thomas G. Flanagan, "issued a press release on October 22, addressing the department's intentions to protect the gay community from further violence"; there are to be regular meetings between police and gay/lesbian community].
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 12 (13cm.)

Police furore [concern over article in Update, the police association's newsletter, stating inappropriateness of police to be seen supporting gay/lesbian community; further details].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 24 (32cm.)

Gay police slammed [Ottawa Sun article suggests a morale problem in Ottawa Carleton Police Service; suggestion that David Pepper, one-time gay activist and current senior staff member with OCPS, is a cause; details about Pepper; reaction of police chief; etc.].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 25 (24cm.)

The Back Door wins [concerning legal issues arising from April 1983 Toronto police raid of Back Door Gym and Sauna].
P13 [1985]: 4 (21cm.)

Back on the beat? [attempt to discharge gay police constable, Owen Atkinson, from Toronto police force opposed; understanding that Atkinson will be offered job back; "homophobic individuals" on the force claimed].
P50 (v7n5)(July 12, 1989): 9 (25cm.)

Lesbian police commissioner [Laura Rowe "recently became Toronto's first openly lesbian police commissioner"].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 17 (26cm.)

Cops on patrol [Metro Toronto police establish foot patrol for gay ghetto in response to recent increase in gay bashing incidents; Constable Rene Lessard, 13-year veteran, volunteered "because he'd developed a sense of what was important to the community"; Peter Maloney, gay lawyer and police observer, says force moving towards community policing; etc.].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): 12 (18cm.)

Busted again [Glad Day Bookshop, Toronto, charged by Ontario Provincial Police with selling obscene material; concerns lesbian leather magazine, Bad Attitude; manager charged April 30; four days later police return and charge store owner].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 19 (29cm.)

Police raid gay bar [Remington's, Toronto gay strip bar; February 19/96; summary report of strong reactions from several sources].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 29 (48cm.)

Spousal benefits for gay cop [Dave Blaire of Toronto police force].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 14 (7cm.)

Theatre raided [concerning the Bijou in Toronto; police raid on June 13, 1999; eight men arrested; Bijou is "a bar and theatre which screens male adult films on television screens throughout the premises"; various comments of police, who say raid carried out to protect unsuspecting tourists; "raid brought back memories of the infamous 1981 bathhouse raid [in Toronto]"; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 25 (32cm.)

Worried about a crackdown [Toronto's gay community "on edge" after June 13, 1999 raid at The Bijou, "a gay porno bar in the gay village"; details and comments].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 26 (28cm.)

Pussy Palace peepers [on September 14, 2000, Toronto police raided a lesbian bathhouse event, Pussy Palace, held at Club Toronto bathhouse; reactions, comments].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 24-25 (55cm.)

Police panned for raid [on Toronto's Pussy Palace; Justice Peter Hryn said actions of officers put police force into disrepute and that the Charter violations would "shock the conscience of the public"; other details].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 24 (30cm.)

Nekkid in the streets of T.O. [newsnote that last June seven men participating in Toronto's Gay Pride Parade charged with being nude; charges dropped; "this makes...Toronto four for four when it comes to trying to make 'large' arrests in the gay community" -- Bijou charges dismissed; similar Barn charges dismissed; Pussy Palace charges dismissed].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 21 (16cm.)

Pussy hearing [Ontario Human Rights Commission announced on June 17 that there would be public hearing "some time in the future" to uncover the facts of the September 2000 police raid on Pussy Palace, a women's bathhouse night in Toronto; other details].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 28 (26cm.)

Harassed off the force [Toronto police constable, Bonnie Henderson, a transsexual "currently in transition" who joined the force as Ron Henderson and who was a member of the force for twenty-six years, was forced out because of "steady harassment"; details of her career and experiences with fellow officers].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 28 (18cm.)

Police attack gays [in Montreal; galvanized gay community, "with much support from non-gays"].
P59 (v8n6)(Aug. 29, 1990): 12 (55cm.)

Gay cops in Montreal? [Mayor Jean Doré "has suggested...to have gay and lesbian police officers hired to patrol the city's gay village"; some objections to this].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 17 (18cm.)

Québec inquiry [Quebec Human Rights Commission has announced will hold hearings on violence and discrimination against gays/lesbians in the province; background details, including reference to murders over past two years; mention also of arrest in case of January 18 murder of Michael Hogue and of complaints against police].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 20-21 (36cm.)

Montreal bar bust [still harassment of gay community and gay bar raids by Montreal police; on Feb. 17, 200 men arrested at Katacombs; 200 people demonstrated to protest the raid; other details].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 21 (18cm.)

Investigation started [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has decided to investigate complaint lodged by Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee of Regina against Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, and Board of Police Commissioners; will not investigate complaints lodged against others, including Regina mayor, Doug Archer].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 9 (27cm.)

Entitled to march ["Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission notified the Regina Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee last month that they had found 'probable cause' to justify a complaint filed last year..."; complaint against police chief Ernie Reimer and Regina Board of Police Commissioners accepted, other complaints not addressed by Commission; etc.].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 9 (44cm.)

Inquiry rejected [Queen's Bench justice ruled July 22 that Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission not allowed to hold inquiry into actions of Regina police chief Ernie Reimer over his rejection of 1990 Pride Parade permit; Commission says it will appeal].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 9-10 (18cm.)

Appeal launched [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission over decision by Court of Queen's Bench Justice C. Ross Wimmer that Commission could not inquire into discrimination allegation against Regina police chief Ernie Reimer for refusing gay/lesbian parade permit in June 1990].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (35cm.)

Inquiry going ahead [Saskatchewan Court of Appeal permits Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to proceed with formal inquiry into Regina police chief Ernie Reimer's refusal of 1990 Pride Day parade permit; Appeal Court overturned earlier Wimmer decision in Queen's Bench court].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 11 (19cm.)

Waiting for decision [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission on complaint over denial by Regina police chief, Ernie Reimer, of parade permit for Regina's 1990 Lesbian and Gay Pride festivities; much background information regarding proceedings, appeals, testimony; complaint was lodged by Lyndon Surjik and Elisabeth Geller].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 14 (27cm.)

Slap on the wrist [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission has ruled Regina police Chief Ernie Reimer violated Human Rights Act when he denied parade permit for 1990 Regina Pride Parade; however, no restitution ordered, although had been asked for by complainants; Reimer unrepentant; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 13 (21cm.)

Chief on parade [report that Regina police chief Cal Johnson "is considering taking part in this year's Gay Pride Parade"; also, earlier this year, the Community Liaison Committee designated one of six seats to gay/lesbian community, and Mirtha Rivera appointed as representative by Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 12 (25cm.)

Meeting the police [representatives of Saskatoon's gay/lesbian community met June 2 with Owen Maguire, Saskatoon police chief; concern about rising number of gay bashings; other details of meeting].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 9 (44cm.)

From where I sit [concerning two matters: Saskatoon police making public issue of man believed to have AIDS spitting in face of police officer and, secondly, the new Saskatchewan HIV/AIDS school curriculum in relation to the Prince Albert Public School Board and trustee Rob Ardell].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 4 (45cm.)

Building relationships ["Gay & Lesbian Health Services has begun a dialogue with Saskatoon police regarding ways to work together to better meet the needs of queer people in Saskatoon"; report on the first meeting].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 13 (36cm.)

Police/community relations [report that Gens Hellquist has been appointed to a diversity committee established by Saskatoon Police Services; role of committee is "to build stronger relationships between the police and various minority communities in Saskatoon, including the lesbian and gay community"; Constable Bernard Farbacher has been designated the liaison with gay community; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 19 (20cm.)

Police harassment ["some members of the Saskatoon Police Services are harassing and intimidating gay or bisexual men who drive around Kinsmen Park looking for other men...[and] the problem appears to be growing"; details, and comments by Gens Hellquist, who is waiting for response from police chief to his letter on this matter].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 10 (32cm.)

"Gay" Canucks bashed in Texas [report that three Canadians from Mississauga, Ontario, none of whom "identify themselves as being gay," were assaulted and arrested by police in San Antonio, Texas while walking in a park; details].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 27 (45cm.)

A gay police chief? [newsnote about application by David Kalish, gay deputy chief and 27-year veteran of Los Angeles Police Department, for position of Chief of Police].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 26 (13cm.)