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RCMP Constable Harley Gillman Guilty of Fraud but kept on the Force

Published May 15, 2013 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police, Police Corruption, Police Misconduct, RCMP Accountability, RCMP Hall of Shame


It is very difficult to comprehend why RCMP Constable Harley Gillman is still a cop. One would think that a repeated pattern of theft and abuse of trust would be grounds to fire a corrupt cop but not so when it comes to the RCMP.  In the RCMP it simply means a lengthy paid vacation and then back to business as usual. I wrote about this thieving cop back on August 11, 2012 in … [Read more...]

Sadly RCMP Commissioner Robert Paulson is learning why his predecessor failed so miserably

Published August 14, 2012 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Crime, Human Depravity, Police, Police Misconduct, RCMP Accountability, RCMP Hall of Shame


RCMP Commissioner Robert Paulson is on record saying he wants to clean up the RCMP and get rid of the bad apples that are spoiling the barrel of decent cops. It’s a commendable position to take, even if he’s not the first to attempt the monumental task of rebuilding the RCMP's shattered image and lost confidence of the public.  His predecessor, William Elliott, also tried to … [Read more...]

RCMP Sgt. Don Ray and Donald Bakker: two sexual offenders treated very differently by RCMP Brass

Published June 8, 2012 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police, Police Misconduct, RCMP Accountability, RCMP Hall of Shame, Sexual Predators


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 sentencing for obstructing justice in Orion Hutchinson’s death delayed again

Published June 4, 2012 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, RCMP Accountability, RCMP Hall of Shame


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

Published May 26, 2012 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police Misconduct, RCMP Accountability


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...]

RCMP Corporal Benjamin Monty Robinson: Reason #4 for BC to Dump the RCMP

Published October 28, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: 25 Reasons To Dump The RCMP, Abuse of Police Authority, Courts, Justice Denied, Police, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


RCMP Corporal Monty Robinson is pretty much the poster-boy for everything that's wrong with the RCMP, both here in British Columbia and across the nation. Corporal Robinson’s case shows us the stark, horrific reality of the inner workings of the RCMP itself: how the RCMP has no real desire for accountability, the incredible lengths the RCMP will go to in order to … [Read more...]

RCMP who killed Robert Dziekanski face Perjury Charges

Published June 28, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


RCMP Constable  Gerry Rundel, RCMP Constable Bill Bentley, RCMP Corporal Monty Robinson and RCMP Constable Kwesi Millington, the four men who killed Robert Dziekanski in Vancouver International Airport, have now been charged with perjury for lying about their actions to the inquiry into Robert Dziekanski's death. Thank God for that. These four men took all of about 15 … [Read more...]

“RAV” writes that I’m talking down RCMP Constable Matt Wright without good cause

Published May 31, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Canada's Firearms Act, Guns, Police, Police Corruption, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


A reader wrote me last night expressing grave concern over my article about RCMP Constable Matt Wright, wondering how I can possibly sleep at night. First, here is the full comment that "Rav" emailed to me, followed by my response: From: rav <rav@xxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Regarding your article regarding RCMP officer Matt Wright I would like to know where you got the … [Read more...]

Police are treated differently than the rest of us when they break the law

Published May 18, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Canada's Firearms Act, Guns, Police, Police Corruption, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


To those who say the law is applied equally to citizens and police, I've only got one word: Bullshit. I'll cite the case of Chilliwack RCMP constable Matt Wright this time to make my point. RCMP Constable Wright, according to the Ottawa Citizen article on his case, is a former military man.   Generally speaking, military men comprehend honour, integrity and right from … [Read more...]

RCMP constables continue to show a complete lack of common sense

Published April 16, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, Rights


An unnamed RCMP constable with only 18 months on the job tazered an 11-year-old boy outside of Prince George. Reports say there were three RCMP members on the scene at the time. Are three trained adults really so terrified of a single 11-year-old that they have to resort to tazering a child?  If they are, we really need to question what sort of training recruits are actually … [Read more...]

More RCMP Double-Standards in Sentencing for Criminal Convictions

Published April 14, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority, Police, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


RCMP constable Desmond Sandboe was caught on RCMP surveillance video beating the crap out of a prisoner inside the Lac La Biche RCMP detachment.  It is admirable that Crown Counsel moved forward with charges, and that he was actually convicted of assault.  Where the system breaks down is the double-standard for sentencing of police officers. For the brutal and apparently … [Read more...]

William Elliott never stood a chance with the RCMP

Published February 13, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority, Police Misconduct


Current RCMP boss William Elliott never stood a chance.  Appointed in the wake of such stellar examples of RCMP integrity as former RCMP Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli, Elliott was brought in to try and save the RCMP from itself. The very fact that Elliott was not a career cop offended pretty much everyone in the RCMP, but none more than the top echelon of RCMP brass who … [Read more...]

RCMPWatch.com – What a great idea

Published November 8, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police Misconduct


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...]

RCMP Pepper-sprays an infant. Just what they needed, more bad press…

Published October 16, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority


Sechelt RCMP "feared for their safety" when faced with a crowd of happy kids who just won a soccer tournament.  I guess a bunch of kids with trophies in their hands are pretty scary...  a "routine traffic stop" has now become a major incident between the RCMP and the Sechelt Indian Band, where the traffic stop happened. To put people in their place and show them who's the boss, … [Read more...]

The news just gets worse for Kamloops RCMP

Published October 11, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


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...]

Public Inquiry into Kamloops RCMP Sex Scandal

Published October 10, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority, Police, RCMP Hall of Shame


The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP (CPC) is launching an investigation into the four RCMP members who were caught watching two female prisoners have sex in Kamloops RCMP cells on Aug. 18. In a press release issued on September 28th, the CPC stated: Ian McPhail, Interim Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP (CPC), has launched a … [Read more...]

Rookie RCMP Const. Chris Christinger — another fine example

Published October 2, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Police, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame, Stupid Human Tricks


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...]

CBC Helps Ignatieff Prove How Out Of Touch He is

Published September 11, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Political Antics


In an article titled "Ignatieff on the Mounties, one-on-one", CBC reporter Alison Crawford asked Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff what he thinks about the RCMP. His answer? When I look at the Mounties in the squad cars providing protection in communities across Canada, I see people doing a great job, great confidence in them. Enormous support for them and they have … [Read more...]

Some RCMP Members Just Can’t Help Themselves…

Published August 31, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority, Police, Police Misconduct, RCMP Hall of Shame


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

Published August 30, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Freedom of Speech, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct


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...]

BC Civil Liberties Assn wants to hear from you

Published August 19, 2010 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Abuse of Police Authority, Police Misconduct


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...]

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