Seven Montreal Police Officers Fired Amid Allegations
The force says the dismissals follow an internal probe into discriminatory conduct and allegations involving 16 officers, including racist acts against Black and Arab people.
- On Monday, Montreal police announced the dismissal of seven employees following an investigation into allegations of discriminatory and racist conduct. Chief Fady Dagher scheduled a 4 p.m. news conference to address the administrative actions.
- The dismissals stem from a major scandal centered at Station 39, which has been under scrutiny since June. Investigators previously examined a 16-member patrol unit regarding these allegations.
- Employees from Stations 21 and 39 face termination, with the investigation concerning hateful acts allegedly committed against Black and Arab people during police stops.
- Dagher will provide further details regarding the administrative dismissals during a 4 p.m. briefing today, joined by assistant directors to discuss the force's findings.
- More suspensions followed as the investigation continued in the weeks and months that followed. The force remains focused on addressing conduct that has dogged the department recently.
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Montreal police say seven officers fired over misconduct allegations
MONTREAL - Montreal's police chief said Monday that seven officers have been fired following allegations of discriminatory and racist conduct that have dogged the service in recent months.
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