Former Vancouver police sergeant disciplined for criticizing sexual assault victim.

A disciplinary investigation found that a former Vancouver police sergeant, Dosanjh, shared disrespectful commentary on a colleague's court testimony regarding her sexual assault by another officer. The comments, which called the victim a "bad drunk" and doubted the case's validity, were found to reflect common myths about women making sexual assault claims. Dosanjh was deemed to have committed discreditable conduct, while complaints against a more senior officer were unsubstantiated. The decision was seen as a victory for the victim and a step toward changing the culture within policing.

November 13, 2024
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