Vancouver police officer faces potential charges for collision with pedestrian causing serious harm, under investigation by Independent Investigations Office of B.C.
Vancouver police officer faces potential charges after collision with pedestrian, investigations by Independent Investigations Office of B.C., who reported to Crown prosecutors that the officer may have committed an offence in relation to the use of their police vehicle. The woman involved in the collision sustained an injury that meets the threshold of serious harm as defined by the provincial Police Act. The IIO is the independent civilian oversight agency of the police in British Columbia and investigates all officer-related incidents resulting in serious harm or death. The BC Prosecution Service must now decide whether to approve any charges, considering the likelihood of conviction and public interest.
August 22, 2024
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