REPORT RAPPORT

DATE:	18 October 2011
TO/DEST:	Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board
FROM/EXP:	Acting Chief of Police, Ottawa Police Service
SUBJECT/OBJET:	REPORT ON S.I.U. INVESTIGATION – INJURY DURING ARREST – August 2010

RECOMMENDATION

That the Ottawa Police Services Board receive this report for information.

BACKGROUND

In August 2010, an Ottawa Police officer observed an individual engage in a drug transaction. A foot chase ensued which resulted in the individual being arrested. The individual was then brought to the station without further incident, lodged in the cells and charged with various drug related offences.

Two days later, the Ottawa Police Service was notified that the individual had sustained a concussion as result of the arrest.

The Special Investigations Unit was contacted and invoked their mandate.

INVESTIGATION

Special Investigations Unit Investigation

On April 7, 2011, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit advised Chief White that their investigation was now complete and that no further action would be taken. S.I.U. Director Ian Scott stated in his correspondence:

“The investigation by this Unit has been completed, the file has been closed and no further action is contemplated. In my view, there are no reasonable grounds to believe that the named subject officer committed a criminal offence in relation to the injuries sustained by the complainant, during his arrest [in August 2010].”

Professional Standards Section Investigation

Pursuant to section 11 of Regulation 673/98 of the Police Services Act, an investigation was conducted by the Professional Standards Section to determine if the policies of, or services provided by, the Ottawa Police Service were adhered to at the time of this incident, and to determine if the conduct of the police officers was appropriate.

The results are as follows:

Conduct: No misconduct was identified.

Policies: All policies were adhered to.

Service: No service issues were identified.

CONCLUSION

No further action to be taken on this matter.

(Original signed by)

Charles Bordeleau

Acting Chief of Police