Data shows that police-involved deaths in Canada are on the rise

The Conversation·Apr 18

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Data indicates that police-involved deaths in Canada are increasing. A study has found that fatal clashes involving police are on the rise, although criminal charges in such cases are rare. The trend has prompted discussion about police interactions, including suggestions that police officers may not be best suited to handle certain types of calls, such as mental health incidents.

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