Commissioner’s commitments made from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025

Complaint type Topic Date responded
Individual public complaint Improper Arrest and Improper Persons/Vehicles Search 2024-04-25
Individual public complaint Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty 2024-05-14
Public interest investigation Improper use of Force - Physical and Neglect of Duty 2024-06-12
Individual public complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-07-09
Individual public complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-07-02
Individual public complaint Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Policy 2024-07-12
Individual Public Complaint Irregularity in Procedure, Neglect of Duty, Irregularity - Evidence, Improper Arrest and Improper Search of Premises 2024-07-17
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force – Physical Control and Improper Arrest 2024-07-31
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force – Restraints, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Improper Search/Vehicles Search 2024-08-14
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-08-16
Individual Public Complaint Improper Use of Force – Physical Control and Neglect of Duty 2024-08-14
Strategic Investigation Policy 2024-09-11
Individual Public Complaint Improper Use of Force - Physical Control and Improper Arrest 2024-09-16
Individual Public Complaint Improper Use of Force - Physical Control 2024-09-16
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude 2024-09-18
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty and Improper Arrest 2024-09-16
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force - Physical Control, Neglect of Duty and Improper Arrest 2024-09-16
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty and Improper Search of Premises 2024-10-10
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force - Physical Control, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Improper Persons/Vehicles Search 2024-10-09
Individual Public Complaint Irregularity in Procedure and Neglect of Duty 2024-10-21
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty and Improper Arrest 2024-10-24
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force – Restraints, Irregularity in Procedure, Neglect of Duty, Statutory Offences, Mishandling of Property, Oppressive Conduct and Improper Arrest 2024-10-31
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Improper Persons/Vehicles Search 2024-10-31
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-11-20
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-11-08
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-11-12
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty 2024-12-04
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-12-02
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty and Oppressive Conduct 2024-11-29
Individual Public Complaint Neglect of Duty 2024-12-04
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty 2024-12-12
Individual Public Complaint Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty 2024-12-13
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Arrest and Improper Persons/Vehicles Search
Date received: 2023-10-06 Date responded: 2024-04-25
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the RCMP should extend and apology to Youth A for her unlawful detention and search. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That one Constable should receive operational guidance about the law and policy of arrest, detention, and search, about the importance of informing an arrested or detained person of their rights, and about thorough record-keeping. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That one Staff Sergeant, the RCMP Commissioner's delegate who authored the RCMP's report, should be provided with a copy of this report as a reminder of the importance of correctly explaining the applicable law and applying it to the facts in public complaint reports, in accordance with the RCMP's National Public Complaints Guidebook. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-01-23 Date responded: 2024-05-14
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the RCMP should provide a written apology to the complainants for the failure to take additional investigative steps after receiving their call for service. Supported Completed on 2024-06-14
Public Interest Investigation regarding Improper use of Force - Physical and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2023-12-18 Date responded: 2024-06-12
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the RCMP should develop a policy that requires members to offer to take photographs of prisoner supported injuries. Supported In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
That two Constables should receive training on personal searches, with specific focus on the supported requirements for conducting strip searches. Supported Completed on 2024-11-21
That one Constable should receive additional training regarding the RCMP's Incident supported Management/Intervention model. Supported Completed on 2024-11-21
That one Constable's unit commander should be directed to assess whether additional training or other supported measures are necessary to mitigate the impact of one Constable service history. Supported Completed on 2024-11-21
That the V Division Commanding Officer should take steps to ensure that conduct issues are addressed in a supported reasonable manner. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
That the Iqaluit Detachment Commander should take steps to ensure that all Iqaluit RCMP members understand the supported requirement to provide medical attention to prisoners, in accordance with RCMP policy. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
That the RCMP reach out to the complainant in a timely manner to extend its apology and to discuss, in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive manner, any remedies which may be appropriate in the circumstances. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
The following is for consideration and assessment please forward to V Division CROPS: That the RCMP should appoint an independent police force to investigate whether one Constable violated any Criminal Code provisions by allowing his legal counsel to mislead the court about the status of his disciplinary proceedings. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
That the RCMP should consider conduct proceedings for one Constable decision to allow his legal counsel to mislead the court. Supported In progress: Code of Conduct to implement
The RCMP should provide its members with the means to safely store their firearms or render them inoperable before entering the Iqaluit Detachment's cell block, supported such as by installing firearm storage lockers at the cell block entrance. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
The Nunavut RCMP should develop a policy regarding firearms in cell blocks. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
The Nunavut RCMP should develop a policy to ensure that prisoners have adequate clothing when being taken out of the cell block to receive medical treatment, or for supported, in part any other reasons. Supported in part Completed on 2024-07-05
The RCMP should review the policies and procedures governing its supervising members to ensure that they are empowered and required to recognize traumatic events and ensure that those they supervise can seek and receive adequate after-care. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
The RCMP should ensure that guards are empowered to call emergency health services on their own supported initiative. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
The RCMP should immediately direct its members to stop applying the one layer of clothing procedure and require them to articulate reasons when items of clothing are removed from prisoners. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
The RCMP should investigate and determine whether it is possible to initiate conduct proceedings against any of the involved RCMP members for their failure to respond appropriately to the misconduct revealed in the June incident. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
The RCMP should appoint an independent police force to investigate whether one Constable violated any Criminal Code provisions by allowing his legal counsel to mislead the court about the status of his disciplinary proceedings. Supported in part Completed on 2024-07-05
The RCMP should consider conduct proceedings for one Constable decision to allow his legal supported counsel to mislead the court. Supported Completed on 2024-07-05
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-01-24 Date responded: 2024-07-09
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive operational guidance on the importance of investigating and documenting prior instances of alleged family violence and alienation, as well as guidance on best practices when investigating child abuse cases that occur during family separation. Supported Completed on 2024-07-23
That one Staff Sergeant review the Commission's final report and the National Public Complaints Guidebook, along with my response, to enhance his awareness of the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest and the reasonable apprehension of bias in the conduct of public complaint investigations. Supported Completed on 2024-07-23
That the RCMP should update its national policy to provide guidance to members on terms of release, including exceptions to no-contact conditions as per Department of Justice Canada guidelines. Supported In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-01-12 Date responded: 2024-07-02
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive operational guidance with respect to the release process set out in sections 500(4) and 501(6) of the Criminal Code. Supported In progress: J Division to implement
That one Constable receives the same operational guidance with respect to the release process set out in sections 500(4) and 501(6) of the Criminal Code. Supported In progress: J Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Policy
Date received: 2024-01-24 Date responded: 2024-07-12
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That two Constables should receive written guidance, mentoring or training regarding the grounds to arrest for the offence of obstructing a peace officer. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
An appropriate member of the RCMP should apologize to the complainant for the RCMP's failure to give proper regard to his civil liberties by arresting him without grounds and despite his efforts to highlight his right to use the forest service road and to protest peacefully the actions of the police. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That two Constables should receive operational guidance about completing detailed, accurate, and timely police notes and reports. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That the RCMP policy should state that, when RCMP members are deployed for protests and other, public order events, they must always wear prominently displayed identifying codes that are visible from both the front and back whether they wear their standard issue name tags or not. The Commissioner, "supported in part" this recommendation. The recommendation was only supported "to the extent it applies to [The National Tactical Support Group Program's (NTSGP)] duties". Supported in part In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
That any identifying codes should be short but unique and displayed in large, high-contrast characters, and a record must be retained linking the identifying code to the RCMP member assigned to that code. The Commissioner, "supported in part" this recommendation. The recommendation was only supported "to the extent it applies to NTSGP". Supported in part In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
That this RCMP policy should apply to duty uniforms as well as to specialized uniforms (such as for tactical troop and emergency response team members), and for garments that protect against the weather. The Commissioner, "supported in part" this recommendation. The recommendation was only supported "in so far as it applies to the specialized equipment used by the NTSGP". Supported in part In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Irregularity in Procedure, Neglect of Duty, Irregularity - Evidence, Improper Arrest and Improper Search of Premises
Date received: 2024-02-06 Date responded: 2024-07-17
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive operational guidance regarding the law of voluntariness as it relates to taking statements from suspects. Supported Completed on 2024-09-04
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force – Physical Control and Improper Arrest
Date received: 2024-02-06 Date responded: 2024-07-31
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should extend an apology to the complainant. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That one Constable should receive operational guidance about the requirement to form legal grounds for arrest as well as the offence of obstruction. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That the RCMP should incorporate the Commission's findings on this allegation into the apology that was previously recommended. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force – Restraints, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Improper Search/Vehicles Search
Date received: 2024-02-20 Date responded: 2024-08-14
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the Detachment Commander should remind two Constables of the importance of documenting actions taken during their duties Supported in part In progress: E Division to implement
That one Sergeant, supervisor in the "E" Division Lower Mainland Police Dog Service should remind one Sergeant of the importance of documenting actions taken during his duties Supported in part In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-02-22 Date responded: 2024-08-16
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the RCMP should consider conducting further investigation into the Hamlet of Lone Rock's allegations against the Rural Municipality of Wilton, including by seeking the missing information identified by the reviewing Crown prosecutor, and then provide all its investigative materials to the Crown prosecutor for an updated opinion on the viability of charges. Supported Completed on 2024-12-09
That in subsequent communications with the complainant and the board, the RCMP should address the issue of any applicable limitation periods in a transparent manner. Supported Completed on 2024-12-09
That the appropriate personnel at both Maidstone Detachment and F Division's Professional Responsibility Unit review section 11.5 of the Public Complaints Guidebook and section 45.39 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act as a reminder of the disclosure obligations in the public complaints process, as some sources of information referenced in the relevant material appear to have not been disclosed. Supported Completed on 2024-12-09
That two Staff Sergeants and one Corporal review section 5.3 of the Public Complaints Guidebook regarding the importance of avoiding any potential or actual conflicts of interest in the public complaints process. Supported Completed on 2024-12-09
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Use of Force – Physical Control and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-02-27 Date responded: 2024-08-14
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the Commission recommends that one Corporal be given operational guidance about seeking medical attention for injured prisoners. Supported Completed on 2024-09-04
Strategic Investigation regarding Policy
Date received: 2024-06-25 Date responded: 2024-09-11
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
The RCMP update the national public complaint policy. Supported In progress: NPCD to implement
The RCMP make public complaints training mandatory for all investigators and administrators in the public complaint system Supported in part In progress: NPCD to implement
V Division provide pre-deployment training for members transferring to V Division. Supported Completed on 2024-11-24
The RCMP and V Division implement a system for public complaints to allow them to identify trends, evaluate policy compliance and training effectiveness, and determine if remedial action is needed. Supported in part In progress: NPCD to implement
The RCMP and V Division RCMP collaborate with the CRCC to build awareness of the public complaint system and improve its accessibility Supported Completed on 2024-11-24
The RCMP collaborate with Inuit-led groups and community partners, as well as the CRCC to explore the development of a culturally appropriate alternative complaint resolution mechanism. Supported in part Completed on 2024-11-24
The RCMP develop a sustainable plan to increase its recruitment and retention of Inuktitut speaking public complaint investigators and administrators. Supported Completed on 2024-11-24
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Use of Force - Physical Control and Improper Arrest
Date received: 2024-03-22 Date responded: 2024-09-16
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That two Constables should receive written guidance, mentoring, or training about the circumstances in which police officers may lawfully enter private property as well as the limits of that authority. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That two Constables should receive written guidance, mentoring, or training about using appropriate communication to de-escalate conflict. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should apologize to the complainant and his family for the unreasonable actions of two Constables in entering the property without permission or authority, arresting the complainant, and using force against him. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That two Constables, one Constable, two Corporals, and one Superintendent should be directed to read this report. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Use of Force - Physical Control
Date received: 2024-03-28 Date responded: 2024-09-16
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should issue an apology to the complainant for the force used to obtain his fingerprints in these circumstances. Supported Completed 2024-11-25
That the RCMP should provide operational guidance to all of the implicated RCMP members, advising them of the precise language used in section 2(1) of the Identification of Criminals Act as it relates to the taking of fingerprints. Supported Completed 2024-11-25
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude
Date received: 2024-03-28 Date responded: 2024-09-18
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That an appropriate RCMP member should issue an apology to the complainant. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That one Constable should be directed to read this report as remedial action. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty and Improper Arrest
Date received: 2024-03-28 Date responded: 2024-09-16
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the written operational guidance given to one Constable should be rescinded if it has already been provided. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force - Physical Control, Neglect of Duty and Improper Arrest
Date received: 2024-03-28 Date responded: 2024-09-16
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive written guidance, mentoring, or training about taking detailed and contemporaneous police notes consistent with RCMP policy Supported Completed 2024-12-26
That two Constables should receive written guidance, mentoring, or training about the circumstances in which police officers may lawfully go to a dwelling as well as the limits of that authority, including the circumstances where an entry warrant is necessary. Supported Completed 2024-12-26
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should apologize to the complainant and her father for the unreasonable actions of two Constables in entering their home without permission or authority, arresting the complainant, and using force against her. Supported Completed 2024-12-26
That three Constables, one Sergeant, one Corporal, and one Staff Sergeant should be directed to read this report. Supported Completed 2024-12-26
That two Constables should receive operational guidance about seeking medical attention for injured prisoners Supported Completed 2024-12-26
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty and Improper Search of Premises
Date received: 2024-04-17 Date responded: 2024-10-10
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the RCMP should offer the complainant an apology for the actions of one Constable. Supported Completed on 2024-10-31
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should offer the complainant an apology for one Constable unreasonable arrest. Supported Completed on 2024-10-31
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force - Physical Control, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Improper Persons/Vehicles Search
Date received: 2024-04-09 Date responded: 2024-10-09
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
The RCMP should update any existing police record of this incident to include findings #1 and #2 to prevent future prejudice against the complainant that may flow from a record of his unlawful arrest. Supported Completed on 2024-10-18
Individual Public Complaint regarding Irregularity in Procedure and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-04-19 Date responded: 2024-10-21
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That M Division OCC's standard operating procedure be amended such that 911 recordings provided for disclosure to counsel, courts or review agencies include the time and date of the call received. Supported Completed on 2025-01-13
That the RCMP nationally should take immediate steps to ensure that staffing vacancies amongst OCC call takers and dispatchers are filled on a permanent basis. Supported In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
That the RCMP should take measures in order that an adequate number of OCC call taker and dispatcher positions are established at each RCMP OCC to ensure a manageable workload and healthy workplace, including a sufficient buffer to handle reasonable staff vacancies. Supported In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
That one Corporal should receive operational guidance, mentoring, or training concerning mental health interventions and on the elements of the offence of public mischief. Supported in part Completed on 2025-01-13
That one Corporal and three Constables should receive operational guidance, mentoring, or training on conducting an assessment of responsiveness. Supported Completed on 2025-01-13
That one Constable be reminded that his police reports must clearly identify when its content is copied from another member's report. Supported Completed on 2025-01-13
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty and Improper Arrest
Date received: 2024-05-02 Date responded: 2024-10-24
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should issue an apology to the complainant for her improper arrest and any harm that may have resulted from it. Supported In progress: M Division to implement
That two Constables should receive operational guidance on the RCMP policy pertaining to arrest warrants. Supported In progress: M Division to implement
That two Constables should be directed to review the Commission's report with their supervisor to ensure they understand the concerns discussed. Supported In progress: M Division to implement
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should apologize to the complainant for the use of force and any harm that may have resulted from it Supported In progress: M Division to implement
That one Constable should receive operational guidance on the importance of using only the amount of force necessary and proportional to the situation. Supported In progress: M Division to implement
That two Constables should receive operational guidance on the RCMP policy relevant to the safety of children or vulnerable persons while their parents or caregivers are arrested. Supported In progress: M Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Improper Use of Force – Restraints, Irregularity in Procedure, Neglect of Duty, Statutory Offences, Mishandling of Property, Oppressive Conduct and Improper Arrest
Date received: 2024-05-08 Date responded: 2024-10-31
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive operational guidance on the immediacy requirement of section 10(b) of the Charter and the duty to hold off from questioning or eliciting incriminating statements. Supported in part Completed on 2024-12-19
The Commission recommends that one Constable receive operational guidance on section 10(b) of the Charter, including the police duty to ensure that an accused's right to a private conversation with counsel is protected. Supported Completed on 2024-12-19
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude, Neglect of Duty, Improper Arrest and Improper Persons/Vehicles Search
Date received: 2024-05-07 Date responded: 2024-10-31
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That two constables should receive operational guidance, training or mentoring regarding unconscious bias and racial profiling. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
The RCMP should direct the two constables to read the Commission's report and discuss it with their immediate supervisor or, if the Commissioner deems it appropriate, with a representative of the RCMP's Anti-Racism Policy Unit. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
The Detachment Commander should apologize to the complainant and her family for the manner in which she was targeted. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That two constables should be provided with operational direction, training or mentoring regarding the grounds for detention for an investigation, obligations under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the importance of documenting their actions and reasons in their notes. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That a constable should be provided with operational direction, training or mentoring regarding the reasonable grounds required to make an arrest for obstruction. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That two constables should be provided with operational guidance regarding the importance of documenting searches of arrested persons. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That two constables should be provided with operational direction, training or mentoring regarding the provisions of the RCMP policy on same-sex searches. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That one constable should receive operational guidance, training or mentoring regarding the use of force during an arrest and the importance of using only necessary, reasonable and proportionate force. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
The RCMP should apologize to the complainant and her family for the inappropriate questions and comments made by the two constables. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That two constables should be provided with operational direction regarding the higher professional standards that RCMP members must adhere to in their dealings with the public. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-05-24 Date responded: 2024-11-20
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That if the RCMP continues to provide a public complaint investigator training course, the course materials should include direction with respect to the role of legal counsel and other advocates in the public complaint process and how members should interact with complainants who are represented by counsel or other advocates. This direction should instruct RCMP members not to bypass legal counsel or other designated advocates, absent exigent circumstances. Supported Completed on 2025-01-16
That the necessary amendments be made to the public complaint investigator training course when it is next updated. Supported Completed on 2025-01-16
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-05-22 Date responded: 2024-11-08
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive operational guidance concerning the requirements to seek medical attention for prisoners. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That one Constable and one Corporal should receive operational guidance concerning the release provisions of the Criminal Code. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
That one Sergeant also be provided operational guidance concerning the release procedures under the Criminal Code. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-05-24 Date responded: 2024-11-12
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Constable should receive operational guidance regarding the requirements for conducting arrests in a dwelling house. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-06-19 Date responded: 2024-12-04
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That one Sergeant should receive operational guidance regarding National Operational Manual Part25, Chapter 2 "Investigator's Notes". Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-06-12 Date responded: 2024-12-02
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
The RCMP should consider whether one Corporal requires further training, mentoring, or guidance to continue in her role as a supervisor in the Special Victims Unit. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
The RCMP should consider including in its national policy on sexual offences a specific mention of the need to proactively provide updates to the victim on a regular basis. Supported In progress: Contract and Indigenous Policing to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty and Oppressive Conduct
Date received: 2024-06-05 Date responded: 2024-11-29
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should apologize to the complainant and a journalist for the RCMP's unreasonable interference with the journalist's work as a reporter by turning him away from the checkpoint, threatening to arrest him for being within an exclusion zone, and detaining him and controlling his movements Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That the appropriate policy centers to explore the feasibility of creating a standard method of accrediting journalists that would be useful for both planned and unplanned events. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
That the RCMP members should maintain only a very modest buffer zone during injunction enforcement and other public order events that is no larger than necessary to permit the RCMP members carrying out arrests and removals to work safely. The RCMP should also grant freedom of movement to the press within the enforcement area so long as they remain outside that modest buffer and do not interfere with the arrests and removals. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-06-06 Date responded: 2024-12-04
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
The RCMP should reconsider the matter and release the requested information unless there are identified and articulated institutional concerns which clearly justify the withholding of the information. Supported In progress: K Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-06-25 Date responded: 2024-12-12
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That an appropriate member of the RCMP should apologize to the complainant for one Constable's improper attitude. Supported In progress: E Division to implement
Individual Public Complaint regarding Improper Attitude and Neglect of Duty
Date received: 2024-06-21 Date responded: 2024-12-13
CRCC recommendation Commissioner's response Implementation status
That the RCMP should provide one Constable with operational guidance about conducting reasonably thorough investigations. Supported In progress: H Division to implement
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