The Calgary Police Service has received kudos from Rona Ambrose, minister for public works and status of women, for their innovative approach in addressing violence against women and girls committed in the name of honour.
Over the past year, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) has undertaken training and networking with community-based groups to gain skills and understanding on how to detect, deal with, and prevent honour-motivated violence.
“I applaud the work of the Calgary Police Service in addressing family violence and violence against women and girls committed in the name of ‘honour,’” Ambrose said in a press release.
“It is only by working together, and by enhancing our knowledge and understanding of this issue that we will end all forms of violence against women and girls.”
John Guigon, a CPS staff sergeant who was assigned to the domestic conflict unit for over four years, told The Epoch Times that Calgary police officers are gaining more understanding of honour-based violence as they undergo training and work with community partners.
