Independent Investigation Office
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B.C.’s police watchdog investigates motorcycle crash in PentictonThe IIO is looking into an incident on June 20 in which a motorcycle driver crashed while being pursued by police. The chase began near Brooks Place in Penticton around 3:30 a.m.CanadaJun 22, 2023
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Pedestrian struck by VPD vehicle and ‘seriously injured,’ IIO investigatingThe Independent Investigations Office said the collision happened around 3:20 a.m. as the VPD officer was driving east towards Main Street in the 100 block of East Hastings Street.CrimeSep 20, 2022
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Watchdog report opens door to possible charges against Port Moody police officerB.C.'s police watchdog has filed a report for consideration of charges, saying a Port Moody officer may have committed an offence while making an arrest.CrimeApr 8, 2022
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Police, IIO investigating ‘sudden death’ of child in Victoria on ThursdayVictoria police say the death came a day after officers had been called to perform a wellness check on the child and their parent.CrimeMar 26, 2022
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IIO investigating after man hurt while allegedly trying to flee police in ChilliwackOfficers deployed a police dog and used a beanbag shotgun in the course of the arrest.CrimeMar 3, 2020
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Watchdog clears RCMP in arrest at Surrey vigil for victims of New Zealand massacreBut the IIO found no evidence to back up the RCMP's initial report the man was yelling racial slurs and disturbing the vigil.Feb 13, 2020
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Longtime homeless advocate identified in fatal Lytton police-involved shootingOne of Barry Shantz' long-time friends says he's concerned police may not have adequately considered mental health in their response.Jan 24, 2020
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B.C.’s top court rules officers can’t set conditions on interviews with police watchdogThe case stemmed from a fatal police-involved shooting outside a Vancouver Canadian Tire in 2016.Jan 7, 2020
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Woman involved in fire, Christmas Day standoff with Victoria, B.C. police dies: IIOPolice said they deployed their emergency response team when they saw smoke coming from the suite.Dec 30, 2019
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IIO investigating after man dies following encounter with RCMP near Mary Hill BypassB.C.'s civilian police watchdog is investigating the death of a man in his 50s near the Mary Hill Bypass after an encounter with the RCMP.Dec 23, 2019
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