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Calls for bail reform repeated after Cobourg police officer allegedly exposed to fentanyl during arrest

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Calls for bail reform repeated after Cobourg police officer allegedly exposed to fentanyl during arrest

Robert Washburn September 26, 2025

By Dan Jones LJI Northumberland 89.7 FM A scare for police officers in Cobourg, after one of...

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Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support

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Two Neighbourhood Watch pilot programs launched in Cobourg with police support

Robert Washburn August 22, 2025

Two areas in Cobourg started a Neighbourhood Watch pilot program recently to boost safety. One is in...

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Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program impact, compared to Bill 6

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Cobourg police chief explains Safer Streets program impact, compared to Bill 6

Robert Washburn June 28, 2025

The Cobourg police service launched a Safer Streets program. At the same time, the Ontario government passed...

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Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime

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Cobourg police chief calls for expanded provincial review of bail system to include more than violent crime

Robert Washburn May 10, 2025

The Ontario Government announced last week it plans to strengthen the bail system to protect communities from...

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Digging into Cobourg police town hall looking for answers to particulars, plans and promises

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Digging into Cobourg police town hall looking for answers to particulars, plans and promises

Robert Washburn November 29, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: About 140 people gathered at the Lion’s Centre on...

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Cobourg police board chair and chief provide context to upcoming debate on future of force

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Cobourg police board chair and chief provide context to upcoming debate on future of force

Robert Washburn October 19, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: At an upcoming Cobourg council meeting, politicians will debate...

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Cobourg chief gives context to debate over possible police mergers

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Cobourg chief gives context to debate over possible police mergers

Robert Washburn October 19, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: On April 1, the new Community Safety and Policing...

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In Their Words: Cobourg council debates first step to single police force with Port Hope and Hamilton Townshp

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In Their Words: Cobourg council debates first step to single police force with Port Hope and Hamilton Townshp

Robert Washburn October 18, 2024

The show: Cobourg council debated the future of the Cobourg Police force at a special meeting called...

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Cobourg Police officers getting special training to better help troubled veterans

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Cobourg Police officers getting special training to better help troubled veterans

Robert Washburn August 30, 2024

Veterans who are unsheltered and coming into contact with Cobourg police officers could get some unexpected help...

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Cobourg police step up enforcement using dynamic patrol and Downtown Community Action Plan, says chief

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Cobourg police step up enforcement using dynamic patrol and Downtown Community Action Plan, says chief

Robert Washburn June 22, 2024

The show: The full interview with bonus material: Cobourg police Chief Paul VandeGraaf discusses the increased focus...

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