What does CPA stand for?

Partners: Association of Canadian CBRN Technicians, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, Canadian Police Association, Canadian Standards Association, Defence Research and Development Canada, Emergency Management Services Chiefs of Canada, International Association of Fire Fighters, Paramedic Association of Canada, Patriot CT Services, and Public Safety Canada.

Also on Tuesday, the Canadian Police Association and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police came out in defense of Tasers, declaring that every officer in the country should be authorized to carry one.

We are of the opinion that all police officers should be authorized to have a conducted energy weapon," Canadian Police Association president Charles Momy told a press conference.

Tony Cannavino, president of the Canadian Police Association, said this week that officers need solid research, guidance and proper training — including recertification every two years — in order to be sure the stun guns are used properly.

The Canadian Police Association told a Senate committee on May 28 that it opposed decriminalization in the belief that lessening the punishment could lead to increased use of hard drugs.

Tony Cannavino, president of the Canadian Police Association, said this week that officers need solid research, guidance and proper training — including recertification every two years — in order to be sure the stun guns are used properly.