Police Watch

Sarnia city council is adding its voice to a growing municipal call for stronger provincial regulations on scrap metal sales and reforms to the federal bail system. At its October…

The Sarnia Police Services Board invited you to speak, but it seems they had no intention of listening.

Most people never hear of Victim Services until the day they need it. But for Sarnia-Lambton, this community-based organization is quietly present in some of the most difficult moments of…

In Nathan's latest column, he argues that the "revolving door" of the justice system is not a failure of the courts but a strategic misdirection by the Sarnia Police to…

Successful non-police crisis response teams demonstrate there is a fiscally responsible, compassionate alternative to police-led teams for non-violent incidents, and that they can reduce public safety costs and improve outcomes…

The Sarnia Journal has partnered with local photographer Art Connolly to feature his captivating “Humans of Sarnia” series as he delves into the lives and experiences of everyday people in…

A major Ontario clinical trial has found that community paramedicine programs can cut 911 calls and improve health outcomes for vulnerable residents — evidence that directly supports Sarnia’s Project Right…

In an open letter, Nathan Colquhoun appeals to the conscience of Sarnia Police Board Chair Paul Wiersma, challenging the flawed justification for a $100 million+ police fortress and urging him…

In this week’s column, Nathan examines how the Sarnia police strategically transformed a minor traffic incident involving a stolen tractor-trailer into a public shaming campaign, effectively punishing two men before…

Researchers with the University of Toronto are hoping their knowledge can lead to policy alternatives to ever-expanding police budgets in Ontario and throughout Canada. Mélanie Seabrook, lead researcher, spoke with…