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Boyd buzzing mad over officer swarming

be on the lookout for
found: Shirley Waquan

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Boyd buzzing mad over officer swarming


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"Our police officers are not punching bags ... and neither are any of our citizens who are being attacked out there."


Those were the words of Edmonton police chief Mike Boyd in the wake of two incidents that saw his officers openly attacked by swarms of assailants.


While Boyd's anger and indignation during a press conference was meant to send a signal to like-minded perpetrators and the populace at large, it also indicated the chief's fear that respect for law and order had all but evaporated in the provincial capital » full details »


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POLICE LINE: DO NOT CROSS


Found: Shirley Waquan


Fort McMurray RCMP asked Edmontonians to be on the lookout for a woman missing for ten months.


Forty-year-old Shirley Waquan was last seen in Fort McMurray, Alberta on July 1st, 2007 and was reported missing four days later.


Family advised the RCMP the woman was living on the streets and had drug and alcohol problems. Recent information suggested Waquan may now be in the Edmonton area.


On November 19th, 2008 Fort McMurray announced Waquan was located in Edmonton and was no longer considered missing. Police credited the general public and local media for their assistance.


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