Police Watchdog

• Kelowna man injured during arrest, police watchdog investigating

  Officers in unmarked police vehicles were following an allegedly stolen vehicle in Kelowna when it pulled over and four occupants exited.

  Crime

  May 16
  
• Man injured by Edmonton police kick to head weeps after Crown declines charges

  Although ASIRT said Const. Ben Todd could be charged in the 2020 kicking of Pacey Dumas, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service said it will not be pressing charges.

  Crime

  Apr 28
  
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• B.C.’s police watchdog looks into West Kelowna hit and run

  The driver of the pickup was located nearby and arrested, RCMP said Wednesday. He sustained injuries while being taken into custody.

  Crime

  Apr 19
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• 2nd man charged with murder in London, Ont. stabbing that triggered police standoff

  The SIU is also investigating after it says one of the accused in Saturday's homicide was diagnosed with a serious injury following his arrest.

  Crime

  Mar 14
• 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
• ‘This time it feels different,’ father says of ASIRT probe into Prince George RCMP

  Alberta's civilian police watchdog has been tapped to investigate historic claims of police harassment of Indigenous girls in Prince George and allegations of police inaction.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• N.S. RCMP member charged with indecent exposure after SiRT investigation

  The 34-year-old officer was a member of the Eskasoni detachment at the time. The alleged incident took place in 2021.

  Crime

  Mar 1
• ‘Humiliating’: Victim of violent wrongful arrest by Vancouver police describes ordeal

  The police complaints commissioner is investigating a wrongful arrest by Vancouver police, and the man involved is speaking out after being swarmed and shot with rubber bullets.

  Crime

  Feb 28
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• B.C.’s police watchdog rules out officer inaction in death of UBC student

  The Independent Investigations Office has ruled out police inaction as a cause after a UBC student died in hospital after a 9-1-1 call in November.

  Crime

  Feb 21
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• Nova Scotia’s police watchdog agency expands to oversee New Brunswick forces

  The Serious Incident Response Team investigates matters such as death, serious injury or sexual assault involving police officers.

  Canada

  Feb 8