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...]
British Columbia not the only place killer cops are kept on the payroll. Florida does too.
I’ve written extensively about cases where RCMP members stationed in British Columbia have murdered citizens and gotten away with it. It’s happened enough times now that most people recognize there is a very serious issue with accountability within the RCMP, or more specifically, the lack of accountability within the RCMP. This is not strictly an RCMP issue or even a BC issu … [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...]
Ontario Provincial Police claim success after terrorizing man at the wrong address
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are no strangers to the finer arts of propaganda. What else do you call an official press release that claims "operational success" after launching a stun grenade into the wrong address and then holding an innocent man at gunpoint? Well, I personally would start with "incompetent". Incompetent is a good word for not being able to get … [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...]