Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit

• Manitoba police watchdog clears RCMP officer accused of excessive speeding

  A witness initially told RCMP he'd seen an officer driving in excess of 140 km/h without emergency lights on.

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  Dec 23, 2022
  
• Springfield police officer charged after allegedly firing gun in detachment

  An officer and a former officer have each been charged with careless use of a firearm and obstructing justice.

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  Nov 10, 2022
  
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• Brandon police officers investigated after allegations of assaults on woman

  Manitoba's police watchdog says it's investigating allegations that a woman was assaulted by on-duty officers in Brandon on two separate occasions.

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  May 6, 2022
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• Manitoba IIU investigating after Springfield officer fires gun at detachment office

  The Independent Investigation Unit says no one was injured, but gives no further details.

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  May 2, 2022
• Manitoba RCMP say hitchhiker who stabbed a driver shot and killed by police

  Police say the male hitchhiker reportedly attacked and stabbed the driver, who was able to pull over to the side of the road.

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  Dec 15, 2021
• Manitoba RCMP officer charged with unsafe storage of a firearm

  The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) began investigating the allegations leveled against the off-duty officer in May.

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  Nov 10, 2021
• Police shootings in 2020: The effect on officers and those they are sworn to protect

  Critics have called for police to change how officers respond to wellness check calls following multiple high-profile deaths in 2020.

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  Dec 21, 2020
• No charges for Manitoba RCMP officer alleged to have left gun behind receptionist’s desk

  A witness said he took photos when he spotted the RCMP officer's gear lying on the floor after his appointment at his physiotherapist's office.

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  Aug 19, 2020
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• Manitoba RCMP officer accused of sexually assaulting a minor, IIU investigating

  The Independent Investigation Unit said in a news release Monday the alleged incident happened on July 1 in northern Manitoba.

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  Jul 27, 2020
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• IIU looking for witnesses to Winnipeg police shooting

  Investigators are looking for the occupants of a silver Ford Escape who police believe witnessed a shooting involving a Winnipeg police officer.

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  May 28, 2020