Police Watchdog
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2 Surrey police officers could face charges over wrong-way driver crashThe collision happened around on June 18, 2023, involving a suspect vehicle speeding the wrong way into oncoming traffic.CrimeMay 16
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Man crashes dirt bike after Campbell River weapons call, watchdog investigatingThe Independent Investigations Office is probing a dirt bike crash that left a man injured after police responded to a weapons call in Campbell River early Sunday morning.CrimeFeb 12
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Kelowna, B.C. man’s death under investigation by police watchdogThe Independent Investigations Office of BC announced Monday they were looking into an incident that happened at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 10.CrimeFeb 5
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Police watchdog to investigate after Lumby man found injured while in police custodyA Lumby man who was found to be injured while in police custody earlier this month will be the focus of an investigation, according to a statement issued.CrimeJan 24
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Man suffers broken nose after ‘encounter’ with Halifax police during arrest: watchdogPolice were called to a break and enter, and a high-speed chase ensued. It's alleged the driver of one of the vehicles received a broken nose after an "encounter" with officers.CrimeDec 14, 2023
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Sault Ste. Marie police officer facing sexual assault charges: SIUA northern Ontario police officer is facing sexual assault charges after an investigation into alleged incidents that took place last year. Ontario’s police watchdog says an investigation found sufficient evidence to charge a Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., police officer with two counts of sexual assault in relation to two women. The Special Investigations Unit says...CrimeDec 5, 2023
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Man hospitalized for testicular pain after arrest, Manitoba police watchdog investigatingRCMP said officers pulled a pick-up truck over in Stonewall, Man. As police approached, the truck fled and a car-chase ensued up to McPhillips Street at Emes Road after midnight.InvestigationsNov 8, 2023
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Advocates welcome B.C. watchdog report panning ‘outdated practice’ of drunk tanks"Whether it's sobering somebody up, it's still the same concept. It's going back to punishing somebody," said peer clinical advisor and advocate Guy Felicella.CrimeOct 31, 2023
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Penetanguishene stand-off suspect dies in hospital from injuries, SIU reportsThe SIU opened an investigation into the OPP after a man died in hospital following a police stand-off in Penetanguishene.CrimeSep 6, 2023
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IIU investigating in-custody death in Brandon, Man.While in custody the man displayed 'unusual behaviour' and Brandon emergency services were called, the IIU said in a press release Tuesday.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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