Police Custody
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Man arrested in weekend standoff dies at Stony Mountain InstitutionDwayne Louis Simard, 37, died at Stony Mountain Institution on Monday, says a spokesperson for the jail.CrimeMar 2, 2021
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New trial ordered for special constables convicted in jail cell death of Corey RogersThree judges unanimously ruled that the trial judge erred in his instruction to a jury, adding that their full written reasons will be provided at a later date.CrimeJan 28, 2021
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Saskatchewan unveils police reform bill that allows public oversight into deaths in custodyFurther proposed changes will require the appointment of a second Investigation Observer of First Nations or Metis ancestry in any incident involving First Nations or Metis people.CanadaJun 17, 2020
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Manitoba Justice moves to end direct lock-up permanentlyA Manitoba Justice policy put in place in early April to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the corrections system has now been made permanent.CrimeJun 10, 2020
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Advocate pushing for ‘humane solution’ to N.S. drunk tanksThe vice-chair of the East Coast Prison Justice Society says sobering centres reduce contact with police and unnecessary visits to emergency departments by employing health-care providers.HealthFeb 10, 2020
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Man dies in Selkirk RCMP custody, IIU investigatesManitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after a man died in the custody of Selkirk RCMP early Monday morning.Dec 30, 2019
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IIO investigating after woman in Vernon RCMP custody goes into medical distressThe IIO of B.C. says the woman went into medical distress while being held in police cells after being arrested the previous day.Jul 27, 2019
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RCMP response not a factor in 2017 Fort McMurray custody death: ASIRTOn May 13, 2017, a 32-year-old man went into medical distress and died after being in police custody in Fort McMurray, Alta.CrimeApr 9, 2019
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Four charged with manslaughter in 2018 Kelowna stabbing deathEsa Carriere died after being stabbed in the downtown core following a Canada Day fireworks show.CrimeJan 27, 2019
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Man dies in Prince Albert police custodyA 34-year-old man died in Prince Albert police custody on Friday morning.CanadaMay 19, 2018
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