The independent watchdog for the RCMP says it frequently has concerns about Mounties' "unreasonable use of force" during mental health wellness calls. "The commission's reports have repeatedly found that this 'command and control' approach has led to the RCMP's unreasonable use of force in apprehending persons in crisis." Lacy Browning stepping on student Mona Wang's head after a wellness check by the RCMP Jan. 20. His family said he suffered from mental health problems. The CRCC chair isn't the first person to call out the RCMP's use of force when dealing with mental health calls.

Source: CBC News July 21, 2020 21:11 UTC