Police Misconduct

• Massive B.C. drug case collapses after police errors, ‘disgraced’ officer’s role revealed

  Charges against three men, including a convicted killer, have been stayed in a massive drug trafficking case after the revelation of serious police errors in the investigation.

  Crime

  Feb 14
  
• ‘Extremely disappointing’: Vancouver police sergeant on leave due to graphic poster

  The poster, which has now been taken down, contained images of police officers below the Forensic Identification Unit title and caption, "Swabbing penises for over 100 years."

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2023
  
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• Alberta’s police watchdog takes on historic B.C. file despite local case backlog

  ASIRT is taking on a complex case in B.C., even though an existing heavy workload means it can take four years or more to wrap up investigations into Alberta police situations.

  Investigations

  Mar 30, 2023
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• Lawsuit filed against ex-Delta cop fired for sexual communications with would-be recruit

  That recruit, who remains deeply traumatized, is speaking out for the first time.

  Crime

  Mar 3, 2023
• Veteran Lethbridge police officer fired over ‘profane, abusive and insulting’ memes

  Lethbridge police announced the conclusion of a disciplinary matter that involved five officers for their roles in 'the creation and distribution of profane, abusive' memes.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2022
• Former B.C. cop convicted of sexual assault had 2nd alleged victim, watchdog confirms

  Global News has now confirmed that another woman complained about Berar after an incident in 2009. Further, Berar is no longer behind bars.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2022
• North Vancouver’s top cop on personal leave amid misconduct investigation

  Supt. William Yee, who was appointed to the position just a year ago, is no longer in command at the detachment, and his future appears uncertain.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2022
• Watchdog probing alleged chat group with racist messages among Nelson police

  The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has confirmed an investigation into eight current and former Nelson police officers involves alleged messages in a WhatsApp group.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2022
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• Manitoba investigators to probe disturbing allegations at B.C. police undercover training course

  The OPCC called the allegations "serious and concerning," adding that the investigation will include officers who were candidates in the course and those in supervisory roles. 

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2022
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• ‘Appalling’ allegations at B.C. police undercover training course prompt investigation

  According to sources, about 24 officers from Surrey, Vancouver, Abbotsford and New Westminster, as well as Metro Vancouver Transit Police, took part in the course.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022