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custody_death · 2018-Q4
An inquest was held in a city in early 2023 into the death of an individual who died at a hospital. Cause of death was heavy blunt impact to the head; means were determined to be accident. The jury made no recommendations.
custody_death · 2018-Q4
A person died from acute toxic effects of fentanyl and cocaine while in custody. The coroner's inquest made recommendations to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the detention centre to improve safety and prevent similar deaths.
custody_death · 2018-Q4
A coroner's inquest was held into the deaths of two individuals who died in custody at a health sciences centre after being held at a police service headquarters detention unit — one in 2018, from multi-drug toxicity, and another in 2021, from methamphetamine-amphetamine toxicity, both classified as accidents. The jury returned a verdict in 2025, and issued recommendations to the police service regarding medical professional integration, biometric monitoring, documentation, staff training on withdrawal symptoms, and operational debriefs following deaths in custody.
custody_death · 2018-Q4
A coroner's inquest was held into the death of a person who died at a detention centre in Ontario from acute toxic effects of fentanyl and cocaine, with means undetermined. The jury returned a verdict and issued recommendations to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the detention centre regarding custody record management, compatibility assessments, surveillance, and staff training on substance use and mental health.
police_misconduct · 2021-Q1
The MPCC initiated a Public Interest Investigation into a Military Police Unit's handling of an investigation involving one of its own officers who was allegedly intoxicated while attempting to drive with children. Complaints alleged that unit leadership altered investigative reports, directed subordinates not to report the incident, suppressed charges, and improperly gave special treatment to the officer involved. Both interference and conduct complaints were filed with the MPCC in the spring and summer of 2021.
police_misconduct · 2021-Q1
custody_injury · 2011-Q1
The Military Police Complaints Commission conducted a Public Interest Investigation into an anonymous complaint alleging that military police members abused detainees at an airfield during a training exercise, and that a commander ignored charges recommended following an investigation. After reviewing documents and interviewing witnesses, the Commission found both allegations unsubstantiated and no evidence of detainee abuse, while identifying investigative deficiencies in the inquiry and issuing recommendations for improvement. The Final Report was released in 2021, with an addendum added in 2024.
custody_injury · 2006-Q2
custody_injury · 2011-Q1
custody_injury · 2010-Q4
custody_injury · 2010-Q4
sexual_assault · 2021-Q4
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service Western Region (CFNIS WR) investigated two sexual assault allegations made in late 2021 against a Canadian Forces officer posted to a base in Saskatchewan. Following a short investigation, the officer was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault; they died by suicide in early 2022. The Military Police Complaints Commission conducted a Public Interest Investigation and found the CFNIS WR investigation was inadequate, marked by undue haste, confirmation bias, and tunnel vision. The CFPM declined to implement any of the recommendations issued by the MPCC Chairperson in the final report dated in 2026.
custody_injury · 2006-Q2
A complaint was filed with the Military Police Complaints Commission in early 2007 alleging that Military Police failed to investigate possible detainee abuse in Afghanistan. Detainees held at an airfield in 2006 were found to have injuries, yet Military Police allegedly failed to ensure medical examination, preserve evidence, and properly document the detainees' conditions before transferring them to local police custody. The complaint requested a public interest investigation and hearing under a section of the National Defence Act.
custody_injury · 2011-Q1
custody_injury · 2010-Q4
The MPCC conducted its 14th Public Interest Investigation into an anonymous complaint alleging that in late 2010 and early 2011, the commanding officer of a military police company at an airfield in Afghanistan conducted exercises at a detainee facility to terrorize detainees. The investigation focused on the conduct of members involved in the 2011 investigation and their decision not to lay charges. As of a recent annual report, the interim report was still being prepared.
custody_injury · 2024-Q1
custody_death · 2022-Q4
custody_death · 2022-Q4
custody_death · 2020-Q3
custody_death · 2020-Q3