An RCMP unit in Alberta in charge of investigating a public complaint about four officers in Fort Smith, N.W.T., is escalating the complaint to allow for possible disciplinary action — including opening the door for criminal charges — rather than remedial changes to policy or training. In April, Kelly Canadian lodged a public complaint against four officers, alleging they used excessive force against him. In November, Canadian received a letter notifying him that the Alberta unit investigating his complaint will do so under the Criminal Code. Kate McDerby is the director of strategic communications and outreach with CRCC, an independent agency that reviews complaints against RCMP. All public complaints first go through the RCMP.

Source: CBC News December 27, 2023 19:50 UTC