A British Columbia woman in RCMP custody died from a drug overdose after requesting hospital care twice.

A British Columbia woman died from a drug overdose in an RCMP jail cell after requesting hospital care twice. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) reported that, while officers did not commit an offense, the incident raises concerns about the treatment of intoxicated individuals in custody. IIO interim director Sandra Hentzen emphasized that healthcare professionals, not police, should manage such cases. The findings have been forwarded to the RCMP's Civilian Complaints Commission for review.

September 10, 2024
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