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 Neglect of Duty 2024-07-12
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 In progress: V Division to implement
That one Constable should receive additional training regarding the RCMP's Incident supported Management/Intervention model. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
The Nunavut RCMP should develop a policy regarding firearms in cell blocks. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
The RCMP should ensure that guards are empowered to call emergency health services on their own supported initiative. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: V Division to implement
The RCMP should consider conduct proceedings for one Constable decision to allow his legal supported counsel to mislead the court. Supported In progress: V Division to implement
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 In progress: H Division to implement
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 In progress: H Division to implement
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: H Division 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 & 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
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