The RCMP really needs to get its act together when it comes to punishing wrongdoers within its ranks. The suspension of RCMP Constable Derrick Holdenried for stealing seems outrageous and bizarre when compared to that of killer cop RCMP Corporal Monty Robinson or sexual offender RCMP Sgt Don Ray. Monty Robinson, you will remember, is the guy who ran home to down a couple of … [Read more...]
RCMP Sgt. Don Ray and Donald Bakker: two sexual offenders treated very differently by RCMP Brass
Most people, at least here in British Columbia, are familiar with the case of disgraced RCMP Staff Sgt. Don Ray. He’s the former head of Edmonton RCMP’s polygraph unit who liked to party and have sex with co-workers in his office. His sexual misconduct dates back at least as far as 2006, according to news reports. After Staff Sgt. Don Ray was demoted one rank to sergeant … [Read more...]
RCMP Cpl. Monty Robinson’s stunning lack of character
I saw a great response to news that RCMP Corporal Monty Robinson's sentencing date for obstruction of justice charges had been postponed today. It's a letter to the editor of The Delta Optimist that perfectly echos my thoughts on this pathetic excuse for a human being. re: Robinson's sentencing postponed until July, May 30 Monty Robinson's defence that his reaction to … [Read more...]
RCMP Cpl. Monty Robinson sentencing for obstructing justice in Orion Hutchinson’s death delayed again
Orion Hutchinson was a young man with a bright future until RCMP Corporal Monty Robinson killed him after having 6 drinks at a party. Now Robinson's much-anticipated sentencing for obstruction of justice in Orion Hutchinson's death will be delayed until July 20, 2012. My sincerest hope is that Monty Robinson will be sentenced to the maximum time possible for his … [Read more...]
RCMP Commissioner Paulson says all the right things about the RCMP’s internal culture of covering up abuses
RCMP Commissioner Robert Paulson is saying all the right things about the RCMP’s internal culture and his desire to overhaul the RCMP’s disciplinary system. Unfortunately that is not a job he can do on his own. He needs our help. But he’s the commissioner of the RCMP, you say... He’s the top dog... why does he need our help? In order to change the way the RCMP deals … [Read more...]
Prince Edward Island renews RCMP policing contract for 20 years
The Government of Canada has been negotiating with provinces for the past four years to renew RCMP policing contracts. On April 2, 2012 the Province of Prince Edward Island announced their new agreement with Ottawa came into effect on April 1, 2012. While some of us in the western provinces might think that is a sick and cruel joke, Prince Edward Islanders appear to be very … [Read more...]
RCMP Cpl. Benjamin Monty Robinson will be sentenced on June 1, 2012
RCMP Cpl. Benjamin Monty Robinson, the man who killed 21-year-old Orion Hutchinson and then left the scene to have a couple of shots of vodka rather than check to see if Hutchinson was still alive, will be sentenced for obstructing justice on June 1, 2012. The sentencing date was set this past Wednesday. Robinson has never been charged with the death of Orion Hutchinson, … [Read more...]
RCMP Constable Michael Roe arrested, suspended after firing his service pistol inside his home
RCMP Constable Michael Roe, a 24-year veteran of the force, was arrested outside his home by members of the Langley RCMP detachment after neighbours called to report hearing gunshots on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Constable Roe now finds himself on the wrong side of the law and spent the night in Langley RCMP lockup before being taken for a court appearance at Surrey … [Read more...]
RCMP Corporal Benjamin Monty Robinson finally dealt some small measure of justice
Orion Hutchinson was a young man with a bright future ahead of him. That is, until he was killed by RCMP Corporal Benjamin Monty Robinson. On Friday the disgraced RCMP corporal was finally convicted of a charge of obstruction of justice. He has never been charged with the death of Orion Hutchinson. Robinson, who has graced the pages of this website many times for his … [Read more...]
Merritt Staff Sergeant Stuart Seib: Reason #9 to Dump the BC RCMP
Merritt, British Columbia, has the distinction of being the latest RCMP detachment run by an [alleged] criminal and also, it would appear, cocaine addict. Staff Sergeant Stuart Seib was arrested on Tuesday and charged with stealing cocaine from the RCMP lockup the following day, after he was relieved of command of the Merritt RCMP Detachment. RCMP Southeast District … [Read more...]
RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson gives me hope for the RCMP
Yeah, it was an odd title for me to write, so don’t feel strange if it feels weird to read it! Over the past many years there has been very little to give any of us hope when it comes to the RCMP. Scandal after scandal has headlined every newspaper and television station across the nation; stories of RCMP members killing civilians or brutally beating them for sport, stealing … [Read more...]
Staff Sgt. Ronald Matthews disgraces himself by making strip-tease video in his RCMP Boss’s office
In what seems to be turning into a regular occurrence, high-ranking RCMP members are getting caught making sex tapes of themselves in their offices. To be clear, I have no issue whatsoever of people doing whatever they want in the privacy of their own homes. If they want to make sex tapes of themselves that’s 100% their business. Where it becomes my business and yours, … [Read more...]
Keith Gregory Wiens: Another BC Justice System Outrage
There's nothing more heinous than a man murdering his wife, and nothing outrages the public more than releasing that [alleged] murderer on bail, apparently just because he's an ex-RCMP member. I've written alot about the double-standard for treatment of [alleged] criminals and ex-RCMP Corporal Keith Wiens is yet another stunning example of why British Columbia needs to get … [Read more...]
BC RCMP Audit remains hidden from the public, despite calls for it to be released before contract is renewed
Christy Clark's government is hiding the report on the BC RCMP by claiming it would "compromise" BC's bargaining position with the force, whose contract is due to expire next year. Bluntly put, the public has a right to know what that report says. The decision on whether or not to keep the RCMP as our provincial police force is not one to be taken lightly, nor is it one to … [Read more...]
RCMP Conduct Complaints lead to video camera tests
Kelowna RCMP are testing the use of small video cameras on selected RCMP constables. Is it ironic or intentional that this technology test comes just months after RCMP Constable Geoff Mantler was caught on camera brutally kicking Buddy Tavares in the face? On Monday, June 6th RCMP Constable Steve Holmes announced that six local constables with digital video cameras have been … [Read more...]