Use of force investigation at school results in no criminal charges

February 14, 2022
Whitehorse, Yukon

News release

Whitehorse RCMP has concluded an investigation into the use of force by a teacher towards a student at Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse, YT. The police investigation has established that the actions were not criminal in nature.

On January 28, 2022, Whitehorse RCMP received a call from Family and Children Services (FCS). They reported that a teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary School had, the previous day, used force against a student. Police ensured that the student was not at further risk, then monitored the statement collected by an FCS investigator with the student involved and reviewed the incident report submitted by the teacher involved to school administration.

Based on the evidence gathered and information provided to investigators, and a review of case law around similar Criminal Code investigations, there will be no criminal charges stemming from this incident.

In order to protect the privacy of everyone involved, especially children, police cannot provide further information about this incident or the investigation.

It should be noted that this investigation is related solely to the incident on January 27, 2022. Police still have an open, ongoing investigation into historic reports of use of force at Jack Hulland Elementary School and further updates will be provided related to that investigation when available and appropriate.

Link to earlier news release.

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Contact information

Cst. C. McCann
Whitehorse RCMP
4100 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, YT

File number: 2022-117252

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