Todoruk was not present on the call Friday and had missed multiple hearings before his resignation, delaying the decision on a penalty. If he gains employment with any police service in Ontario within five years of his resignation, it will be reopened again, explained hearing officer Peter Lennox. Ritchie was charged with resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer, but those charges were later dropped. 'Police are untouchable'In the four years since the incident, Ritchie says Hamilton police have never reached out or apologized. "Hamilton Police Service will continue to work collaboratively with our media partners in order to deliver public safety in our community."

Source: CBC News March 05, 2021 16:15 UTC