Police investigating police result in no consequences

 There is no doubt that one of the major catalysts behind the calls to defund the police has to do with the blatant ineffectiveness of police oversight agencies in this province and across Canada. If these agencies actually did what they are supposed to do and that is conduct unbiased

Links to City News stories about police misconduct

 Ottawa cop accused of creating racist meme found guilty, police board to hear https://ottawa.citynews.ca/police-beat/ottawa-cop-accused-of-creating-racist-meme-found-guilty-police-board-to-hear-3910008 Ottawa public school board ends police officer program https://ottawa.citynews.ca/local-news/ottawa-public-school-board-ends-police-officer-program-3906390 Violent arrest of cyclist in Vancouver caught on video https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/08/12/video-violent-arrest-cyclist-vancouver/ "It was humiliating" : Black man speaks out after violent arrest https://www.facebook.com/CityNewsYEG/videos/272568030502181/?vh=e&d=n Toronto police officers among 10

Links to Ottawa Life articles police misconduct

 Oversight and temperament problems at Ottawa Police Service https://www.ottawalife.com/article/oversight-and-temperament-problems-at-ottawa-police-service?c=13 Attorney General must investigate misogyny at Ottawa Police https://www.ottawalife.com/article/attorney-general-must-investigate-misogyny-at-ottawa-police?c=13 Halifax Police Chief Dan Kinsella is proof a fish rots from the head down https://www.ottawalife.com/article/halifax-police-chief-dan-kinsella-is-proof-a-fish-rots-from-the-head-down?c=1 A hapless response to racism from Jacques Fremont's ivory tower at UOttawa https://www.ottawalife.com/article/a-hapless-response-to-racism-from-jacques-fremonts-ivory-tower-at-uottawa Seamus O'Regan's Failure at Grassy

A list of MSN News stories about police misconduct

 Provincial watchdog probes often don't lead to charges against police  https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/provincial-watchdog-probes-often-don-t-lead-to-charges-against-police/ar-BB16hHjN?ocid=msedgdhp

‘Defund the Police’ is a call for REFORM

 Photo: Pedro Domingos Prior to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic Ottawa Police Services (OPS) Chief Peter Sloly announced plans to hire thirty-one new police officers. He received quick approval for the request from the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB), despite the OPS currently having over a dozen officers on fully paid

Vice

 Assault on 13 year old boy https://www.tiktok.com/@acab604/video/6850882990168345862?u_code=dbkdkdd8km816m&preview_pb=0&language=en&_d=dbkdkghc2584kd&share_item_id=6850882990168345862&timestamp=1595163879&utm_campaign=client_share&app=musically&utm_medium=ios&user_id=6813165400408392710&tt_from=more&utm_source=more&source=h5_m What You Should Do When You Witness Police Brutality https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dyzxdx/what-you-should-do-when-you-witness-police-brutality Toronto cop, who has been paid $1-million on suspension, nears legal decision https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/g5pyqy/toronto-cop-who-has-been-paid-dollar1-million-on-suspension-nears-legal-decision Two Canadian police officers have been charged after killing potential witness https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/3azb39/two-canadian-police-officers-have-been-charged-after-killing-potential-witness Halifax returned a tank: How Canadian cities are

J & J’s Gibberish: Cops and Autistics

 One mother's weekly journey in raising her special needs children.  So, anyone with a special needs kids at one point or another has probably had a situation where cops have been contacted about your kid’s meltdowns or activities.  It is almost a rite of passage. What is really impressive is

RCMP Brass Incompetence Requires Intervention By Justice Minister, Says The Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada

 Feature image: From left: Const. Dave Joseph Ross, Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan and Const. Douglas James Larche (killed in Moncton in 2014) The Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada is demanding that the Trudeau government do something about the deplorable state of the RCMP leadership in Canada.  MPPAC represents thousands of

Ottawa Police Services Board: We’re Not Happy Until You’re Not Happy

 By Valerie Findlay Despite several complaints under the Police Services Act (PSA) lodged with the OCPC against the conduct of the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) Chair, Eli El-Chantiry and many more in the form of emails to the Attorney General and Minister Lalonde requesting investigation into the goings-on with

High rates of emergency and police services signal many adults and adolescents with autism in Canada are in crisis

 By Yona Lunsky and Jonathan Weiss Canadians routinely complain about the long wait times at hospital emergency rooms across the country – and health policy experts have long flagged the high costs associated with emergency services and the impact it has on the finances of our publicly funded health system.

Yasir Naqvi Still Refusing to Answer Questions About His Role in Release of Montsion Without a Bail Hearing

 Attorney General and Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi is still refusing to answer questions regarding his role in the release of Ottawa Police Constable Daniel Montsion on manslaughter charges. Montsion was released March 6 without having to appear in court first before a bail judge. Naqvi's office contacted both Carleton

How to Reign in the Excessive Costs of Policing

 Photo by Darryl T. Davies. While it’s a good thing that the major players involved in policing in this city have agreed to work out their internal problems there are important issues that need to be addressed.  First and foremost is the question of who exactly rules the police?  In

Ombudsman Calls For Less Force in Police Training

 Paul Dubé, Ontario’s ombudsman, opened his press conference yesterday by stating that the way police are trained to handle the mentally ill and people in crisis should no longer be a matter of academic debate; rather it is quite literally a matter of life and death. A Matter of Life

Ottawa Police Services Crisis: The Cart Pulling the Horse

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been writing about the problems with the Ottawa Police for the past five years. In 2011, we said that Councillor and Ottawa Police Services (OPS) Board Chair Eli El-Chantiry should resign over his all too cozy relationship with then Police Chief Vern White. El-Chantiry saw no

Why Police Fear Evidence-Based Research

 While almost every sector of society in the 21st century recognizes the importance of evidence-based decision making, police organizations are caught up in outdated policing approaches that are devoid of empirical evidence.  The major reason police are so resistant to the new regulations on carding announced by the provincial government

Female-Driven Canadian Action Drama Picked Up by American Broadcaster

 Photo courtesy of Skycron Three street-smart women will be stepping on screen to “return what is taken” and “heal what is wounded,” next fall. The Undersigned will air initially on ABC-TV affiliate WSYR-TV in Upstate New York. The new show is a female-driven action drama. The action might take place in Syracuse,

Calling All Superheroes!

 Are you a geek? Well, it’s time to celebrate! The Ottawa Geek Market is back at the Nepean Sportsplex to celebrate all things superheroes and gaming from March 27 to 29. Imagine 40,000 square feet of shopping, games and superhero-themed activities! Is there anything else you would rather be a

Your Car Crash Survival Guide: 8 Mistakes to Avoid After an Accident

 As accident and injury lawyers, we know how chaotic a car accident can be. We’ve had countless clients come through our doors wishing they had known what steps to take right from the start. Here are some of the major missteps we’ve seen over the years, and how you can

Where are the Accessible Toilets Ottawa? GottaGo!

 Nowadays, the most vulnerable members of our population—children, seniors and persons with disabilities—are in search for clean and safe public washrooms in Ottawa. But Rachel Canham, a Carleton University researcher, is steering the pursuit for public toilets in a whole new direction. “I feel like while the need for public

Ottawa Strong

 Yesterday marked a confusing time in Canada’s history. Today we are thinking of everyone in Ottawa as the news continues to come in. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Corporal Cirillo and everyone else in Canada’s Capital. Thank you to the officers

Let Opera Lyra’s Tosca Take you Away

 Photo courtesy of Marc Fowler. There is nothing quite grander than hearing beautiful voices singing about love, betrayal and politics. There is one chance left to catch Opera Lyra’s production of Puccini’s Tosca and you shouldn’t miss it:  Saturday night.  The singing, set, costumes and music will instantaneously transport you

The Embarrassment that is the Ottawa Police Association

 Arrogant Attack on Carleton University Academic Freedom Shows OPA Care More About Protecting Members than the Public they Serve I am a proponent of the police. I believe that confidence of citizens in their local police force is one of the most important ingredients in a free and democratic society.

RURAL RANT — Tailgating is Not Cool

 So I was driving to Ottawa recently. It was early afternoon and I took the Queensway into the city, and what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a bunch of tailgating drivers. I do not understand how the practice of driving less than one car length behind another vehicle, at speeds over 100