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Diversity and Inclusion

Montreal police, fire department searching for greater diversity [Video]

In honour of Black History Month, Montreal’s fire and police departments held the fifth edition of their “Diversity in Uniform” career fair to recruit a greater number of minorities. Fourteen public security organizations joined the Montreal police (SPVM) and Montreal fire department (SSIM) and set up kiosks at the event at a St-Michel community Centre.

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BPD releases first-ever Equity Policy 1745 [Video]

The Baltimore Police Department is implementing an equity policy to treat officers and staff members fairly and provide equal access to resources and promotional opportunities. In 2020, the BPD established its equity office. Now, the department hopes the new policy will further enhance policing, BPD officials told 11 News. BPD Policy 1745 is the department’s first-ever equity policy. It is part of transforming the department to address diversity equity, equality, inclusion and anti-racism.