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A Kingston cop may be in hot water after harsh words are directed at a motorist stuck in flood water

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Kingston Police launch internal investigation into officer’s conduct while dealing with stranded motorist
Raw footage of a Kingston Police officer dealing with a man stranded in his vehicle at the bottom of the flooded Gardiners Road underpass – Jul 24, 2017

Kingston Police have launched an internal investigation after a video was shared on social media Monday of an officer dealing with a stranded motorist.

The video was taken after an elderly man drove past police barricades and became stranded at the bottom of a flooded underpass on Gardiners Road.

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The video has been taken offline, however, CKWS News was on scene and has footage of the interaction between a Kingston Police officer and the man behind the wheel of the car.

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According to Kingston Police, senior management has reviewed the video and have learned that the voice on the video that can be heard berating and using profane language toward the motorist is a Kingston Police officer.

Kingston police have also issued an apology to the driver, his family and the community saying this type of behaviour by its members will not be condoned.

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