Now, Chan's family is suing the VPD, Van Patten, and the City of Vancouver among other defendants. After the nature of the allegations became known, the New Westminster Police Department took up a criminal investigation into Van Patten, suspending the OPCC investigation. In January 2018, according to the suit, the NWPD recommended criminal charges against Van Patten. Prosecution Service decided not to prosecute the case, which meant the OPCC investigation could resume. According to the lawsuit, McCullough resigned before the OPCC investigation finished, and he had shown "remorse for his behaviour."

Source: CBC News June 26, 2022 10:32 UTC