OPCC

• Investigation launched into sexualized conduct across B.C. municipal police forces

  The OPCC says that workplace-related sexualized conduct by police officers is a recurring issue, including situations characterized by significant power imbalances.

  Canada

  Mar 25
  
• Police watchdog wants review of B.C.’s officer’s punishment for alleged sexual advances

  The New Westminster police sergeant was in a supervisory role when he allegedly made the advances toward female employees of the department.

  Crime

  Jan 22, 2024
  
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• Man dies while in Vancouver police custody, VPD staff member suspended with pay

  The man was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being found in medical distress on May 1, inside a Vancouver police jail cell. 

  Crime

  May 20, 2023
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• First Vancouver police officer testifies at inquest into Myles Gray’s death

  Myles Gray died in August 2015, shortly after a beating by seven officers, leaving him with a broken eye socket, a crushed voice box, a ruptured testicle and other injuries.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2023
• New details on VPD officers facing possible dismissal in death of Myles Gray

  One of the officers is currently facing a criminal trial for assault, while another has been named in a civil suit in connection with the high-profile suicide of a VPD constable.

  Crime

  Mar 14, 2023
• 7 Vancouver police officers could face suspension, dismissal in death of Myles Gray

  B.C.'s police watchdog has found allegations around use of excessive force and neglect of duty may be substantiated, ahead of a disciplinary hearing next month.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2023
• Vancouver police notify watchdog after man shot with rubber bullets during mistaken arrest

  Police said they were acting on "reliable information" that a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was in Yaletown and believed to be armed and dangerous.

  Crime

  Feb 27, 2023
• Names, addresses in VicPD officer’s lost notebook ‘circulated among the criminal element’

  Police said the officer lost the notebook over a five-day period in December, but did not report it at the time.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2023
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• VPD officers alleged to have interfered in crash investigation face Police Act probe

  Sources tell Global News that a body camera worn by the RCMP officer investigating the crash captured the entire incident.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2023
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• Evasive Vancouver police officers prompt police watchdog complaint

  Two officers who punched and injured a drunken man won't face further investigation into their use of force, but four other officers who witnessed the arrest last year could.

  Jan 20, 2023