Independent Investigations Office

• Pedestrian struck, seriously injured by police SUV in Langley

  B.C.'s civilian police watchdog, the Independent Investigations Office, is probing the collision.

  Crime

  Jun 20
• Passenger killed in Trans-Canada Highway crash after vehicle failed to stop for police: RCMP

  Police say an eastbound vehicle was seen passing multiple vehicles near Salmon Arm on Thursday afternoon, including an unmarked police vehicle.

  Canada

  May 21
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• Officers cleared of wrongdoing after head-on collision critically injures woman near Salmon Arm

  The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) was called in to investigate if police actions contributed to the woman's injuries.

  World

  May 10
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• Police watchdog called to Ucluelet after woman shot during RCMP call

  Police say they encountered a woman holding a weapon while responding to a call about a man in need of medical attention on Saturday.

  Crime

  May 9
• B.C. IIO investigation into Vernon arrest finds charges not warranted

  The IIO report said four officers responded to the domestic incident and that a struggle happened during the arrest.

  Canada

  May 8
• RCMP cleared of wrongdoing in B.C. man’s death following welfare check

  A self-inflicted injury had resulted in the man's death, according to B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office in a statement on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Apr 6
• Autopsy ordered for pregnant Richmond RCMP officer who apparently died by suicide

  It comes after Global News reported concerns raised by Richmond RCMP Const. Jasmine Thiara's family about the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.

  Crime

  Mar 12
• Police watchdog clears RCMP of any wrongdoing in Lumby incident

  The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has cleared police who failed to find a missing person in Lumby of any wrongdoing.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• Man shot dead during RCMP call to Vancouver Island First Nations community

  B.C.'s civilian police watchdog is being deployed to the community of Opisaht, near Tofino, where the incident happened.

  Crime

  Feb 28
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• Investigations underway into death of off-duty Richmond RCMP officer

  The IIO is investigating the death, as is the BC Coroners Service, while the RCMP are conducting an internal review.

  Crime

  Feb 27