Whitehorse RCMP investigators have completed the investigation into the use of holds and isolation spaces at Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse, YT. The investigation had been ongoing since November 19, 2021.
The Whitehorse RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) interviewed or spoke with 190 individuals and reviewed over 600 reports obtained from the school, the Yukon Department of Education, parents and caregivers. The investigation remained a priority for the Detachment while officers also balanced emergent investigations presenting concerns for public safety.
With the investigation now complete, a final comprehensive report is being prepared. The final report and an executive summary will be shared with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), who have been kept informed about the investigation from its early stages.
The scope and scale of this investigation meant that it required significant resources and dedication from the officers involved. The investigators want to thank all those who have come forward to speak with police and share their experiences as part of the investigation.
The Jack Hulland Elementary School community was updated by means of a letter distributed through the school's communication channels on September 12, 2023. Victim Services has been engaged from the start of the investigation and has been updated in order to follow up with witnesses who are not updated through the school's communication channels.
Original news release, November 2021: Whitehorse RCMP investigating school allegations
Follow up news release, November 2022: Requesting new witnesses in historic use of force investigation at school
Follow up news release, January 2023: Update on the Jack Hulland Elementary School investigation
Follow up news release, May 2023: Update on the Jack Hulland Elementary School investigation