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JUSTICE ENDS WHERE POLICING BEGINS: The Shameful History of Policing The Gay and Trans Community in Canada
Policing reform is routinely framed as a matter of training, oversight, or inclusive language. None of this resolves the central contradiction exposed by decades of violence against trans people: policing is a system built on discretion, not equality. It decides who belongs, who is suspect, and whose suffering is credible.
ALONE AGAINST THE SYSTEM: Fighting Police Misconduct in Ontario Means Surviving It
In Ontario, holding police accountable isn’t a matter of justice — it’s an act of endurance.
ROT AT THE CORE: How Transphobia Persists in Niagara’s Policing Culture
The former president of the Niagara Regional Police Association exemplifies systemic transphobia and homophobia in policing, perpetuating a culture of distrust. This issue highlights accountability failures, emphasizing the need for broader community responsibility in ensuring respect and equality for marginalized groups.
Why St. Catharines Doesn’t Need Speed Cameras on Regional Roads
The Niagara Region’s automated speed enforcement cameras aim to enhance road safety amid concerns about equity and effectiveness. Critics argue they disproportionately punish low-income families, lack immediate consequences for speeding, and offer no credible evidence for long-term safety improvements.
THEY DEMANDED MY DEADNAME: Why I’m Taking the Niagara Regional Police Service to the Human Rights Tribunal
While filming a documentary in public, I was detained and pressured by Niagara Police to disclose my deadname—a name that no longer belongs to me. It was degrading, unlawful, and discriminatory. I’m fighting back through the Human Rights Tribunal to demand justice and dignity for all trans people.
WHEN THE COPS FEAR YOUR CAMERA: What It’s Like to Be a Trans Journalist in Ontario
Since November 2024, several constables and a few sergeants from the Ontario Provincial Police have dedicated hundreds of hours and significant resources to investigating and harassing me.
The Case for Transparency with Body-Worn Cameras
For more than five years, I have passionately championed the need for Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) within the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS). This initiative became a cornerstone of my campaign when I ran for office in 2022.
MISGENDERING BY POLICE: An Emotional Toll on Trans Individuals
When someone willfully or negligently misgenders another person, it causes significant emotional and psychological harm. Intent is almost secondary. Misgendering invalidates a person’s identity, sending a harmful message that their gender is not worthy of respect or recognition.
MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU INCIDENT: Legal Insights for Ontario Drivers
An 18-year-old received a $580 fine for using the McDonald’s app at a drive-thru. Legal experts clarify handheld device laws in Ontario, suggesting potential invalidity of such tickets in private property.
THE IMPACT OF POLICE EGO ON ARRESTS: A Detailed Review
The concept of “contempt of cop” refers to perceived disrespect toward police, leading to potential harassment or unjust charges. Despite often being dismissed, such accusations financially and emotionally burden victims, highlighting systemic issues in law enforcement accountability in the U.S. and Canada.
- I DIDN’T PLAN TO BECOME A TEACHER: The Students Who Made Me Stay
- JUSTICE ENDS WHERE POLICING BEGINS: The Shameful History of Policing The Gay and Trans Community in Canada
- RAISED BY PLACES UNSEEN: The Quiet Way Borneo Found Me
- ALONE AGAINST THE SYSTEM: Fighting Police Misconduct in Ontario Means Surviving It
- PART 3 – NO PERMISSION NEEDED: What Was Once Shame Has Become Pride
Sabrina Constance 