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A recent incident in downtown Kingston is drawing attention to how police respond in the city’s core and where enforcement efforts are headed next. As the service prepares for a busy summer season, officers say the focus extends beyond response times to broader public safety concerns. Jesse Reynolds reports.

A new system is changing the way Kingston’s 911 operators receive calls. Kaytlyn Poberznick had the chance to talk to the Deputy Chief of Police about the change and how it affects operators.

Climate activists from across Kingston gathered outside MP Mark Gerretsen’s office Thursday, voicing opposition to the federal government’s new pipeline deal. The demonstration comes on the anniversary of one of the deadliest extreme heat events in Canadian history.

Brockville Police are investigating another case of distraction theft, the second reported in the city this summer. The latest incident comes about a month after Kingston Police warned residents about similar jewelry swap scams in the region. The scams typically involve suspects offering to sell or gift fake jewelry, only to secretly swap it for...

An unusual case in Gananoque, where police have laid charges after an investigation into an alleged unauthorized “draw” from municipal fire hydrants across the town. Investigators say a water truck was stopped and seized, and a Kingston man has been charged. Jesse Reynolds has the story.

A small community near Kingston is reeling tonight after police laid charges in connection with the death of a youth following an incident at a local school back in March. As residents try to process the news, the school board is also stepping in with new supports and an internal review. Jesse Reynolds reports.

Kingston Police are the latest police department to opt out of the federal gun buyback program, joining a growing list of services across the country.

Kingston police are entering a new chapter. The city’s new chief was sworn in today with a promise to modernize the service and increase transparency. Jesse Reynolds reports.

The Police Association of Ontario is calling out what it describes as a lack of transparency from the Kingston Police Services Board, following the retirement of a deputy chief who had been suspended with pay for more than a year. The board’s new chair says some of that criticism is fair. Jesse Reynolds has more.

Toronto police are investigating after an 80-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in the area of Midland Avenue and Kingston Road. Lexy Benedict reports.

The city of Kingston has begun training a new kind of by-law officer — the municipal special constable program will see six officers trained to deal with some low priority calls that can tie up Kingston police.

With Queen’s Homecoming now over, city officials are shifting their focus to “faux coming”, an unsanctioned student party expect to take place in the university district this weekend. Kingston Police say they’re taking a proactive approach in hopes of a weekend without any major issues.

Riders from across the province are in Kingston today, honouring fallen officers at the annual ‘Ride to Remember.’  As Global’s Jesse Reynolds shows us, the event also made a local boy’s day with a special gift.

Two teenagers from out of town are facing serious charges after Kingston Police seized a mix of illegal drugs from an east end home. The arrests highlight a growing issue in the community.

At a press conference on Monday, Toronto police say the September shooting death of 23-year-old rapper Shakur Clarke-Sargeant, who performed as YTN Paco, was a planned attack. Investigators announced Monday that 18-year-old Duvon Ellis is wanted Canada-wide for first-degree murder, while another suspect, 21-year-old Jeavon Quashie was arrested the day after the killing. Clarke-Sargeant was pronounced...

The SIU has invoked it’s mandate after a police chase for involving a speeding 14-year-old driver results in a two vehicle collision involving another vehicle, shutting down the busy intersection at Lawrence Avenue East and Kingston Road in Scarborough for most of Sunday. The 14-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and investigators say...

Kingston will soon be looking for a new top cop. Just one day after announcing his retirement, Police Chief Scott Fraser spoke with Global’s Kaytlyn Poberznick about his decades long career and his decision to hang up his badge.

The victim of a fatal shooting at Kingston and Galloway Rd. has been identified. As Catherine McDonald reports, police say two suspects shot 23-year-old Shakur Clarke-Sergeant, aka rapper YTN Paco.

Kingston police are warning the public about a growing number of taxi scams in the area. With back to school around the corner, they expect scammers will be targeting young students new to the city, but are advising all Kingston residents to stay vigilant

Kingston Police are investigating the death of a newborn child earlier this week. A 22-year-old woman is facing second degree murder charges. Jesse Reynolds has more.