Winnipeg Launches Expanded Gun-Crime Forensic Lab Initiative

Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm

Winnipeg police are doubling down on their efforts against gun-related crime by expanding their forensic capabilities into a provincial lab. By enhancing the analysis of shell casings and database searches, officials hope to crack more cases—proving that sometimes, even law enforcement can upgrade from duct tape solutions.

globalnews.ca / Winnipeg police to expand gun analysis provincewide

Police said the eventual goal is to expand FIAS into a full provincial gun lab, provide forensic information to investigators, and help crack down on gun crime.

winnipegfreepress.com / City police take first step toward gun-crime lab

The Winnipeg Police Service’s firearms investigative analysis section will now handle database searches of expended shell casings for all Manitoba police agencies. The WPS said that in 2020, it became […]

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 8 hours ago #federal #crime #justice #winnipeg

More Top Stories...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launches major cabinet shuffle amid political pressures

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to reshuffle her cabinet in a swift political realignment following recent legislative debates. The move is aimed at refreshing leadership and stabilizing governance as internal party dynamics evolve in turbulent times. More...

Liberal recount confirms razor-thin win in Milton East riding

A judicial recount in the federal riding of Milton East–Halton Hills South has confirmed a razor-thin Liberal victory, with the vote margin narrowing to just 21 votes. The result, while barely tipping in one direction, stokes political suspense as the governing party remains just shy of a majority. More...

Ex-Doug Ford Aide’s Lobbying Breach Exposed Amid Integrity Probe

Ontario’s integrity watchdog has called out a former senior Doug Ford staffer over alleged unregistered lobbying activities, sparking political consternation. The official inquiry highlights that the aide, now with Atlas Strategic Advisors, failed to report lobbying efforts—raising serious questions about compliance and ethical standards in government circles. More...

Calgary Business Warns Economic Damage from Alberta Separation Referendum

Leaders from Calgary’s business community have sharply criticized the proposed Alberta separation referendum. They warn that such a move would inflict lasting economic harm on both Alberta and Canada, undermining investor confidence and destabilizing regional markets, no matter the eventual outcome. More...

Rising Measles Cases Spark Saskatchewan Health Officials’ Alert

Saskatchewan health officials are sounding the alarm as measles cases steadily increase across the province. The chief medical health officer stressed the urgent need for improved vaccination uptake and public vigilance, as authorities work to control the outbreak and prevent further spread of the disease. More...

Related Tags

Winnipeg Launches Expanded Gun-Crime Forensic Lab Initiative

More Top Stories...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launches major cabinet shuffle amid political pressures

Liberal recount confirms razor-thin win in Milton East riding

Ex-Doug Ford Aide’s Lobbying Breach Exposed Amid Integrity Probe

Calgary Business Warns Economic Damage from Alberta Separation Referendum

Rising Measles Cases Spark Saskatchewan Health Officials’ Alert

Related Tags

Federal

Crime

Justice

Winnipeg