"did not meet all the expectations of a well-developed investigative unit" during its investigation into a fatal police shooting outside New Westminster's Starlight Casino in 2012. "The IIO lacked clear policies, processes, procedures and training for its investigators, all of which contributed to the various challenges. The overarching issue is that the investigation lacked focus, detail and a disciplined structure," Kiloh wrote. The IIO's investigation into the shooting resulted in Crown counsel laying a second-degree murder charge against Const. Issues with interviews, evidenceOne of the major shortcomings in the investigation was in the interview process, according to Kiloh's review.
Source: CBC News March 22, 2018 22:07 UTC