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Fourth Montreal Police Officer Suspended in Racism and Misconduct Investigation
The investigation remains ongoing as police say the alleged misconduct included racial profiling and haircutting of racialized citizens, with criminal charges still possible.
- On Aug 19, the Montreal Police suspended a fourth officer as part of an investigation into allegations of racism and misconduct at Station 39 in Montreal North.
- Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher announced on June 12 that 16 officers from the Montreal North station were under investigation, prompting the force to dissolve the unit.
- The Professional Standards Division is investigating allegations including reports that officers cut the hair of citizens to keep as trophies, sparking widespread community condemnation.
- This action follows Three previous suspensions, though one may involve unrelated matters; the officer is among 16 staff removed from public-facing duties during the investigation.
- Fady Dagher has vowed to rebuild public trust as the SPVM investigation continues, with the police chief indicating that criminal charges remain a possibility.
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The situation at neighbourhood 39 in Montréal-Nord continues to be a reaction within the Montreal police community.
·Montreal, Canada
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In June, the City of Montreal's Police Service announced the dismantling of a neighbourhood 39 unit in the borough of Montréal-Nord.
·Montreal, Canada
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A fourth police officer was suspended following an investigation by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) into racist acts allegedly committed by agents of post 39 in Montréal-Nord.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left16Leaning Right2Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution59% Left
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources lean Left
59% Left
L 59%
C 33%
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