Winnipeg Police Cause Harm
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WPCH is a community-centred police abolitionist group committed to defunding the WPS and reallocating resources to life-sustaining services. https://winnipegpolicecauseharm.org
The scene presented in the ASIRT report doesn't line up. The first shot (marker 1) was fired when Afolabi was at least 15 ft away (marker 5). The knives were found on the other side of the unit (marker 7). The partner claims she "moved the knives away."
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August 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The scene presented in the ASIRT report doesn't line up. The first shot (marker 1) was fired when Afolabi was at least 15 ft away (marker 5). The knives were found on the other side of the unit (marker 7). The partner claims she "moved the knives away."
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Assuming this is true, how would it in any way justify the level of violence used during this arrest? How will inflicting more trauma on someone help prevent this from happening again? How will further criminalization promote healing and well-being? How else might this have been avoided or resolved?
August 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Assuming this is true, how would it in any way justify the level of violence used during this arrest? How will inflicting more trauma on someone help prevent this from happening again? How will further criminalization promote healing and well-being? How else might this have been avoided or resolved?
The Winnipeg subreddit has better analysis on this issue than anyone that CBC interviewed for this article
May 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Winnipeg subreddit has better analysis on this issue than anyone that CBC interviewed for this article
75% of prisoners in Manitoba's jails are on remand, awaiting trial. This is the system that politicians like Scott Gillingham and Matt Wiebe only want to make worse. A catastrophe that has no relation to improving safety.
April 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
75% of prisoners in Manitoba's jails are on remand, awaiting trial. This is the system that politicians like Scott Gillingham and Matt Wiebe only want to make worse. A catastrophe that has no relation to improving safety.
More photos here by Ryan Garcia!
March 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
More photos here by Ryan Garcia!
Here are some photos of Saturday's IDAPB rally in Winnipeg, taken by Ryan Garcia (rayrayg9 on IG)!
March 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here are some photos of Saturday's IDAPB rally in Winnipeg, taken by Ryan Garcia (rayrayg9 on IG)!
One of the stunning poems El Jones presented at last night's community dinner following the International Day Against Police Brutality rally + march. She also shared this poem in the West Bank on a recent solidarity trip.
Apologies for the poor video quality, the poem itself surely makes up for it!
Apologies for the poor video quality, the poem itself surely makes up for it!
March 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
One of the stunning poems El Jones presented at last night's community dinner following the International Day Against Police Brutality rally + march. She also shared this poem in the West Bank on a recent solidarity trip.
Apologies for the poor video quality, the poem itself surely makes up for it!
Apologies for the poor video quality, the poem itself surely makes up for it!
Kim from Anakbayan Manitoba is speaking in solidarity with all those who face police brutality around the world, and connects police violence in Winnipeg with the vicious police and military terror in the Philippines #IDAPB2025
March 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Kim from Anakbayan Manitoba is speaking in solidarity with all those who face police brutality around the world, and connects police violence in Winnipeg with the vicious police and military terror in the Philippines #IDAPB2025
Winnipeg's IDAPB rally starts in 10min! It's cold but we have lots of snacks and hot drinks to get us through!
March 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Winnipeg's IDAPB rally starts in 10min! It's cold but we have lots of snacks and hot drinks to get us through!
Only a few more days until International Day Against Police Brutality! Please come out on Saturday to WPS HQ at 3pm for a rally followed by a march and free community dinner.
March 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Only a few more days until International Day Against Police Brutality! Please come out on Saturday to WPS HQ at 3pm for a rally followed by a march and free community dinner.
The posters for last year's IDAPB were looking a little worse for wear so we updated our beautification efforts with the new version 😀
March 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The posters for last year's IDAPB were looking a little worse for wear so we updated our beautification efforts with the new version 😀
Posters for International Day Against Police Brutality are going up around town!
Make sure to come out on Saturday - it starts at 3pm at WPS HQ and will be followed by a free community dinner at X-Cues!
Make sure to come out on Saturday - it starts at 3pm at WPS HQ and will be followed by a free community dinner at X-Cues!
March 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Posters for International Day Against Police Brutality are going up around town!
Make sure to come out on Saturday - it starts at 3pm at WPS HQ and will be followed by a free community dinner at X-Cues!
Make sure to come out on Saturday - it starts at 3pm at WPS HQ and will be followed by a free community dinner at X-Cues!
Some of the signs from today's art build for International Day Against Police Brutality!
Come out next Saturday at 3pm for IDAPB, starting at WPS HQ and ending at X-Cues.
Come out next Saturday at 3pm for IDAPB, starting at WPS HQ and ending at X-Cues.
March 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Some of the signs from today's art build for International Day Against Police Brutality!
Come out next Saturday at 3pm for IDAPB, starting at WPS HQ and ending at X-Cues.
Come out next Saturday at 3pm for IDAPB, starting at WPS HQ and ending at X-Cues.
WINNIPEG! We’re hosting an art build THIS SATURDAY from 1-4pm at ArtsJunktion (594 Main St) to build signs and banners for the International Day Against Police Brutality rally/march!
Please come out if you can, it’s a drop-in type event so you can swing by any time between then 🎨🖌️
Please come out if you can, it’s a drop-in type event so you can swing by any time between then 🎨🖌️
March 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
WINNIPEG! We’re hosting an art build THIS SATURDAY from 1-4pm at ArtsJunktion (594 Main St) to build signs and banners for the International Day Against Police Brutality rally/march!
Please come out if you can, it’s a drop-in type event so you can swing by any time between then 🎨🖌️
Please come out if you can, it’s a drop-in type event so you can swing by any time between then 🎨🖌️
Winnipeg, please show up to support William Ahmo's loved ones tomorrow outside the courts at 5:30pm! #JusticeForWillAhmo
February 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Winnipeg, please show up to support William Ahmo's loved ones tomorrow outside the courts at 5:30pm! #JusticeForWillAhmo
WINNIPEG! Please save the date for this year's rally and march for International Day Against Police Brutality, happening on Saturday, March 15th at 3PM!
It will begin at WPS HQ at 245 Smith and will be followed with a free community meal at X-Cues at 551 Sargent after.
It will begin at WPS HQ at 245 Smith and will be followed with a free community meal at X-Cues at 551 Sargent after.
February 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
WINNIPEG! Please save the date for this year's rally and march for International Day Against Police Brutality, happening on Saturday, March 15th at 3PM!
It will begin at WPS HQ at 245 Smith and will be followed with a free community meal at X-Cues at 551 Sargent after.
It will begin at WPS HQ at 245 Smith and will be followed with a free community meal at X-Cues at 551 Sargent after.
From a Reddit thread generating a list of "the MAGA local business' and influencers in Winnipeg" to name + shame.
This is who Gillingham and EPC just hand another $15 million/year to, along with a new helicopter and armoured vehicle.
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This is who Gillingham and EPC just hand another $15 million/year to, along with a new helicopter and armoured vehicle.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
From a Reddit thread generating a list of "the MAGA local business' and influencers in Winnipeg" to name + shame.
This is who Gillingham and EPC just hand another $15 million/year to, along with a new helicopter and armoured vehicle.
www.reddit.com/r/Winnipeg/c...
This is who Gillingham and EPC just hand another $15 million/year to, along with a new helicopter and armoured vehicle.
www.reddit.com/r/Winnipeg/c...
Also this is factually inaccurate. Most vehicular events the helicopter is dispatched to are not "chases" but "follows," or when the vehicle is observed but not pursued.
In 2022, there were 9 traffic pursuits and 50 follows.
Oh, and the top event? WELL-BEING CHECK, with 192.
In 2022, there were 9 traffic pursuits and 50 follows.
Oh, and the top event? WELL-BEING CHECK, with 192.
January 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Also this is factually inaccurate. Most vehicular events the helicopter is dispatched to are not "chases" but "follows," or when the vehicle is observed but not pursued.
In 2022, there were 9 traffic pursuits and 50 follows.
Oh, and the top event? WELL-BEING CHECK, with 192.
In 2022, there were 9 traffic pursuits and 50 follows.
Oh, and the top event? WELL-BEING CHECK, with 192.
Given that proposed WPS chief Gene Bowers is in the news for unspecificed allegations, check out this report that he wrote of a recent trip to New Zealand, when he had to "fight my police instincts not to react tactically" during a Maori welcoming ceremony
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December 18, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Given that proposed WPS chief Gene Bowers is in the news for unspecificed allegations, check out this report that he wrote of a recent trip to New Zealand, when he had to "fight my police instincts not to react tactically" during a Maori welcoming ceremony
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Here's a chance to tell the City that you oppose its proposed increase of $15.1 million to the WPS in 2025.
Many other municipal services - transit, libraries, recreation - are set to continue languishing to benefit some 1,300 cops who don't actually keep anyone safe.
survey.pra.ca/S2/1/WPGBUDG...
Many other municipal services - transit, libraries, recreation - are set to continue languishing to benefit some 1,300 cops who don't actually keep anyone safe.
survey.pra.ca/S2/1/WPGBUDG...
December 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Here's a chance to tell the City that you oppose its proposed increase of $15.1 million to the WPS in 2025.
Many other municipal services - transit, libraries, recreation - are set to continue languishing to benefit some 1,300 cops who don't actually keep anyone safe.
survey.pra.ca/S2/1/WPGBUDG...
Many other municipal services - transit, libraries, recreation - are set to continue languishing to benefit some 1,300 cops who don't actually keep anyone safe.
survey.pra.ca/S2/1/WPGBUDG...
We have prepared a leaflet for sharing about the proposed 2025 WPS budget.
Please help share it. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible about this massive theft of public resources.
It's available as a printable download on our site: winnipegpolicecauseharm.org/resources/
Please help share it. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible about this massive theft of public resources.
It's available as a printable download on our site: winnipegpolicecauseharm.org/resources/
December 15, 2024 at 6:57 PM
We have prepared a leaflet for sharing about the proposed 2025 WPS budget.
Please help share it. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible about this massive theft of public resources.
It's available as a printable download on our site: winnipegpolicecauseharm.org/resources/
Please help share it. We need to get the word out to as many people as possible about this massive theft of public resources.
It's available as a printable download on our site: winnipegpolicecauseharm.org/resources/
Another year, another round of Bartley Kives misrepresenting the police budget.
Property tax revenue is increasing by $52.2 million in 2025. City funding of the WPS is increasing by $15.1 million - not a mere $1.9 million, as he claims.
"Unspecified city operations" - come ON.
Property tax revenue is increasing by $52.2 million in 2025. City funding of the WPS is increasing by $15.1 million - not a mere $1.9 million, as he claims.
"Unspecified city operations" - come ON.
December 12, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Another year, another round of Bartley Kives misrepresenting the police budget.
Property tax revenue is increasing by $52.2 million in 2025. City funding of the WPS is increasing by $15.1 million - not a mere $1.9 million, as he claims.
"Unspecified city operations" - come ON.
Property tax revenue is increasing by $52.2 million in 2025. City funding of the WPS is increasing by $15.1 million - not a mere $1.9 million, as he claims.
"Unspecified city operations" - come ON.
Update haha
December 12, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Update haha
The WPS' interim chief is predictably celebrating today's budget as "great news."
The "cop-to-pop" ratio that he and Gillingham invoke is a completely bogus metric. There's no evidence behind it, nor any goal of what a desired ratio is. Pure copaganda.
The "cop-to-pop" ratio that he and Gillingham invoke is a completely bogus metric. There's no evidence behind it, nor any goal of what a desired ratio is. Pure copaganda.
December 11, 2024 at 11:36 PM
The WPS' interim chief is predictably celebrating today's budget as "great news."
The "cop-to-pop" ratio that he and Gillingham invoke is a completely bogus metric. There's no evidence behind it, nor any goal of what a desired ratio is. Pure copaganda.
The "cop-to-pop" ratio that he and Gillingham invoke is a completely bogus metric. There's no evidence behind it, nor any goal of what a desired ratio is. Pure copaganda.