Racism

• Seven officers fired, a force under scrutiny: Can Montreal police rebuild public trust? 

  Seven officers have been fired amid a sweeping misconduct scandal. Critics question if firings and transparency are enough for Montreal police to deliver accountability. 

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  Nov 7
  
• Montreal police fire 7 officers over misconduct allegations

  At a news conference Monday, SPVM Chief Fady Dagher called it an unprecedented and historic day, announcing that the officers had turned in their guns and badges.

  Crime

  Nov 2
  
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• Montreal police chief warns misconduct evidence will be ‘catastrophic’

  Montreal’s police chief warns more troubling revelations are coming as investigations continue into alleged misconduct involving officers.

  Crime

  Oct 30
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• Internal police documents reveal concerns about ‘radicalized’ subculture at Montreal North station

  The documents describe the existence of what was characterized as a radicalized subculture among officers at Station 39 in Montreal North.

  Crime

  Sep 29
• Montreal police say evidence in investigation into alleged racist conduct by officers submitted to prosecutors

  Among the allegations made public in June were claims that officers in the unit kept the hair of racialized citizens as trophies.

  Crime

  Sep 28
• Fourth Montreal police officer suspended amid racism allegations

  Montreal police said in a news release Tuesday that the alleged facts took place while the fourth officer was working with the 16-member patrol unit that was dismantled in June.

  Crime

  Aug 25
• Montreal police chief says change will take time amid racism allegations

  For over a decade, residents of Montreal North have expressed discontent with the city’s police force over concerns about racial profiling and discrimination.

  Canada

  Aug 12
• ‘Racially offensive’ tirade at Halifax Costco under investigation by hate crime unit

  Police say the the incident happened around 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Chain Lake Drive store in the Bayers Lake business district.

  Crime

  Jul 7
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• Public assembly on police racism allegations in Montréal-Nord postponed

  A city spokesperson says police asked to postpone Wednesday's assembly because the civic funeral for a Montreal police officer killed on June 22 is scheduled for Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 6
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• Black Montreal public servants call for concrete action to fight systemic racism

  Black public servants working for the city of Montreal are joining a growing chorus calling for major reforms to crack down on systemic racism.

  Canada

  Jun 19