Police Watchdog

• Man crashes dirt bike after Campbell River weapons call, watchdog investigating

  The 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.

  Crime

  Feb 12
  
• Kelowna, B.C. man’s death under investigation by police watchdog

  The Independent Investigations Office of BC announced Monday they were looking into an incident that happened at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 10.

  Crime

  Feb 5
  
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• Police watchdog to investigate after Lumby man found injured while in police custody

  A 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.

  Crime

  Jan 24
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• Man suffers broken nose after ‘encounter’ with Halifax police during arrest: watchdog

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Dec 14, 2023
• Sault Ste. Marie police officer facing sexual assault charges: SIU

  A 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...

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2023
• Man hospitalized for testicular pain after arrest, Manitoba police watchdog investigating

  RCMP 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.

  Investigations

  Nov 8, 2023
• Advocates welcome B.C. watchdog report panning ‘outdated practice’ of drunk tanks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.

  Crime

  Oct 31, 2023
• Penetanguishene stand-off suspect dies in hospital from injuries, SIU reports

  The SIU opened an investigation into the OPP after a man died in hospital following a police stand-off in Penetanguishene.

  Crime

  Sep 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.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
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• Manitoba police watchdog investigates in-custody death

  Around 2:15 a.m. the man said he needed medical attention and was taken to a hospital in Gimli before being transported to Health Sciences Centre. He was later pronounced dead.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2023