[news] Pivot Calls for Public Review of Complaints Process and Role of VPD in RCMP Investigation

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"The RCMP uncovered evidence of 'assault' and 'abuse of authority.' It recommended an audit be done into the property office of the VPD to determine how much money has been seized without charges being laid and what steps have been taken to return the money. It also uncovered evidence of systemic problems with the VPD's internal investigation process, including lack of supervision, stalling, and that the VPD's complaint intake process was not respecting the Police Act." "Pivot is calling for the release of the RCMP report and a public review of the flaws of the complaints process, Chief Graham's reversal of the external investigation's findings, lack of transparency affecting the public and complainants, as well as widespread non-cooperation by both witness and respondent VPD officers."

URL: http://resist.ca/story/2005/4/6/74513/84623