I watched the Ontario Ombudsman’s press conference on video and read his full, illustrated December report “Caught in the Act” (ombudsman.on.ca) regarding the investigation into the fallout from the 2010 G-20 Summit. Clone that man! Then infiltrate the entire “so-called” “Justice” system from top to bottom with his liken images. This is the first time in many … [Read more...]
Vancouver City Police Constables Florkow and London are always right
Vancouver City Police constables Nicholas Florkow and Bryan London are always right. Just ask them, they’ll tell you. Even when they‘re 100% wrong, like they are in a high-profile case of police brutality. They’re so convinced they did nothing wrong. in fact, that they’ve filed a petition to have a hearing into their excessive force case quashed. What they ought to be … [Read more...]
Ontario SIU clears Toronto cops in Junior Alexander Manon’s death
It’s to be expected. Seven Toronto City Police constables beat an 18-year-old man to death and are completely exonerated by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, the so-called “police oversight agency” that investigates crimes by police. What I found interesting in reading the press release on the Toronto City Police website was this: The first officer said that Mr. Manon … [Read more...]
Abbottsford Police Services – Good job on the Buddy Tavares Face-kicking case
A very large “Thank You” goes out to the Abbotsford Police for doing the right thing… on a couple of counts. It was Abbotsford Police Services that was called in to investigate a Kelowna Thug… I mean RCMP constable who kicked Buddy Tavares in the face after Mr. Tavares had the temerity to do exactly as he was directed to do by the thug. I mean, the nerve of the guy… doing … [Read more...]
Edmonton Police Services Sergeant charged with Assault
And so he should be, from what I can tell. Sgt. Kevin Douglas is a 17-year veteran of the Edmonton City Police. On March 4, 2010 he got into an argument with one of the prisoners at Edmonton’s downtown cells. He apparently lost it on the guy, who had to be taken to hospital, and also required plastic surgery to repair damage to one of his ears. The entire thing was … [Read more...]
RCMP Constable Geoff Mantler: Send this Kelowna RCMP Thug to Jail… immediately
It's becoming more and more typical of RCMP these days. Beat the crap out of you first, ask questions later. Oh, and charge you with a crime so you can't sue... can't forget about that! You'll ABSOLUTELY want to watch the video below. Then you'll want to watch the news story on this event on the Globe and Mail's website. They do a closeup on the cop kicking this poor guy … [Read more...]
Ontario Ombudsman Report on G20 Police-State Tactics
Police misconduct and thuggery ran rampant during the recent G20 event held in Toronto, Ontario. Some rose to infamy, like "Officer Bubbles". I haven't heard anything recent about his attempt to sue YouTube for posting videos that mocked him for being [allegedly] a complete and utter jerk. Others attempted to hide who they were and were apparently reprimanded, and at least … [Read more...]
CTV News Story on corruption in BC’s Chief Firearms Office
The CTV did a story on the lawsuit filed recently by Travis Bader against numerous RCMP members and the provincial government. It was through filing the lawsuit that Bader learned about the involvement in his case by Constable David Clarke, now suspended (with pay) and facing about 15 charges, including theft of police property, theft and sales of marijuana, and possession of … [Read more...]
Another RCMP member suspended… with pay, of course.
Here we go again. Another corrupt RCMP constable who just can't get over his sense of entitlement. It's really annoying for the good RCMP members out there. You know, the ones that actually do their job for the pay they receive and DON'T think about stealing or other abuses of public trust. Constable David Clarke has been charged with breach of trust for trafficking … [Read more...]
Babak Andalib-Goortani: Ontario Special Investigations Unit Actually finds wrongdoing!
It's shocking to anyone who follows the Ontario Police "lapdog"... I mean watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit. In their entire history they've almost never found a case of police misconduct that they couldn't justify. Imagine my surprise while listening to the radio this morning when they report charges would be filed against one Toronto City Police constable. It's … [Read more...]
West Van Cop forged witness signature?
Just yesterday I posted about a brave and courageous police officer, Patrick Sirois, who gave his life to save someone he didn't even know. And today I came across a news story about a police officer in West Vancouver who "allegedly" forged a witness's signature and then lied about it to the people investigating the allegation. It's cops like Const. Michael Bruce who give … [Read more...]
G20 Summit — Excessive Force By Police? No, says SIU
Excessive Force By Police during the G20 Summit? Not according to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU). They are, without a doubt, the most useless police oversight group in the Canada. Police smashed people with batons, broke bones, and beat people up, but the SIU could find no wrong with police actions at the G20 Summit. I'm shocked. Okay, I'm not really. I … [Read more...]
Corrupt Cop Arrested in FBI Sting Operation
The Chicago suburb of Maywood is less one corrupt cop today after an FBI sting operation caught Robert M. Welch stealing money from alleged gang suspects. Welsh was one of the tactical officers that focused on suppressing gang activity. He came to the FBI's attention after previous search suspects claimed that Welsh had stolen from them. His downfall was taking money … [Read more...]
RCMPWatch.com – What a great idea
In one of my meanderings around the web I came across the site RCMPWatch.com. The site lists news stories and various reports on the actions of RCMP members, and on the force as a whole, and the site owner has done a very comprehensive job. He's got a very detailed list of categories too, which I found impressive. Here's the blurb from their "About" page, for those … [Read more...]
100 Guns Stolen from Police Armoury
But only the police and military should have guns, right? Except the police can't even trust themselves, according to this story on the Latin American Herald Tribune, where some very organized criminals broke into the police armoury and stole over 100 firearms. Puerto Rico’s police chief, Jose Figueroa Sancha said it was an inside job. "“I have no doubt that it’s an … [Read more...]
Are Ontario Police above the Law?
Are Ontario Police above the Law? A report in today's Toronto Star suggests they are. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which is charged with investigating serious injuries and deaths caused by police has a near-perfect record of exonerating police officers. Cases where ordinary citizens would serve serious jail time often merit nothing more than a slap on … [Read more...]
Australian Police taking Taser Use Lessons from the RCMP?
In a particularly horrifying example of police using excessive force, 9 Australian police officers were caught on tape brutally tasering an unarmed man inside a police station. The only upside to this story is that the man on the receiving end didn't die. ...an unarmed man who refused to undergo a strip search in a Perth police station is heard screaming as he is Tasered … [Read more...]
The news just gets worse for Kamloops RCMP
Last month a bunch of RCMP members and civilian workers watched video cameras of two female inmates having sex. "we can confirm publicly that all four RCMP members have been suspended," says Inspector Tim Sheids of the Kamloops RCMP. The three civilian workers have also been suspended. Here's what bothers me about the suspensions. These people have all been suspended WITH … [Read more...]
Const. Aubrey Zalaski’s “Excessive Force” charges
It only took seven years for some small measure of justice for Timothy Ferguson. Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board (LERB) has ordered Edmonton Chief of Police Mike Boyd to charge Const. Aubrey Zalaski with unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority for applying a level of force inappropriate for the circumstances. The LERB concluded "that an objectively reasonable … [Read more...]
Rookie RCMP Const. Chris Christinger — another fine example
Rookie RCMP Const. Chris Christinger clearly isn't the brightest new recruit. Not only did he sneak an under-aged girl into a beer garden at the Bella Coola Rodeo, he took pictures and posted them on YouTube. He really should be grateful he's only been docked ten days pay for his break of morals. He should have been fired for being drunk on the job and lying about it to his … [Read more...]
VIN SUPRYNOWICZ: It’s fine for police to kill people, so long as there’s no ‘ill will’
VIN SUPRYNOWICZ: It's fine for police to kill people, so long as there's no 'ill will' Do we live in a free country or a police state? In a free country, police live under and must obey the same laws as the rest of us. In a police state, government police enjoy special laws and protections that allow them to do things that would be considered crimes if done by the rest … [Read more...]
Former Calgary Police Officer Slapped on Wrist for Child Porn
It's no wonder the world's pedophiles view Canada as a safe haven. Paul Roger Villecourt, a member of the Calgary Police Service, retired from the CPS two weeks before being charged with accessing and possessing child pornography. Moments before facing a jury trial, Villecourt pled guilty and as sentenced to a year in jail. He'll be on probation for three years after that, … [Read more...]
Some RCMP Members Just Can’t Help Themselves…
Some RCMP members just can't stop themselves from behaving badly, and the entire force looks bad because of it. A story out of Kamloops, BC leaves me shaking my head. Four RCMP officers and three civilian municipal staff at a Kamloops jail are under criminal and internal code of conduct investigations for their action, or rather their inaction, and watching of two inmates … [Read more...]
RCMP Accountability in BC
Dave Eby, the executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, held a weekend workshop in Prince George two weeks ago. It was part of his tour of northern and interior towns to educate people on their rights, how to exercise them effectively when dealing with the RCMP, and to get feedback on RCMP practices in the area. The general findings on the meeting were not … [Read more...]
Steal Ammunition From RCMP, do NOT go to Jail
Imagine this scenario. You retired from the RCMP after 29 years of service with the rank of Staff Sergeant. You returned as a civilian firearms trainer at the RCMP Regina Depot facility. You have full access to the RCMP's ammunition and firearms lockups. You steal ammunition and take it home. You get caught. You get charged with the crime. But do yo do the time? Not if … [Read more...]
Negligent Discharge in Toronto
“It was definitely an accidental shooting,” said Const. Tony Vella, a police spokesman.? It's odd how often we hear that phrase: accidental shooting. This time, it was a police officer in a training facility. Although no official source will say it, they come close: he shot himself. How? The same way a gun always "just goes off". He wasn't paying attention to what he … [Read more...]
Cerebral Palsy Woman Abused By Vancouver City Police
Wow. A Vancouver City Police constable, strolling down the street with two fellow "officers" were caught on camera pushing a woman to the ground, and then walking away. Disgusting. Truly disgusting. The VPD officer was NOT suspended, nor, as far as anyone can tell, reprimanded in any way.He wrote a letter of apology for his actions, if you can call "I thought at the time … [Read more...]
BC Civil Liberties Assn wants to hear from you
The BC Civil Liberties Association is holding a series of public workshops to gather the thoughts of rural British Columbians about the RCMP. BCCLA Executive Director, lawyer, and author of the Arrest Handbook: A Guide to Your Rights, David Eby will be visiting 14 BC interior and northern centers to hear what people have to say. The workshops will also be teaching sessions, … [Read more...]