New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Indigenous people in British Columbia who have been affected by police violence, misconduct or negligence can now access free legal supports through the B.C. First Nations Justice Council (Justice Council). First launched as a pilot program in 2024, the Police Accountability Unit (PAU) was created in effort to give Indigenous communities a more meaningful role in police oversig…

New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

New Police Accountability Unit established in B.C. for Indigenous people Holly Stocking Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:26 Indigenous people in British Columbia who have been affected by police violence, misconduct or negligence can now access free legal supports through the B.C. First Nations Justice Council (Justice Council). First launched as a pilot program in 2024, the Police Accountability Unit (PAU) was created in effort to give Indigenous communiti…