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B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over vulgar group chats
Constable Mersad Mesbah was dismissed after a 2021 complaint revealed sexist and racist remarks in police communications, violating his oath and RCMP conduct standards.
- On Jan. 13, 2026, Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah was fired with immediate effect for vulgar, sexist comments in police group chats, The Canadian Press reported.
- A 2021 complaint from a colleague about sexist, racist and harassing comments prompted code-of-conduct proceedings involving three officers from the Coquitlam detachment.
- RCMP adjudicator Louise Morel found Mesbah's conduct discreditable, saying he `put aside` his oath, while Mesbah said he is deeply regretful and used the chats to vent frustrations.
- Former constable Ian Solven resigned in December, and Philip Dick, officer facing proceedings, faces the conclusion of his code-of-conduct proceedings next month.
- A photograph shows Mesbah returning to an RCMP code-of-conduct hearing in Richmond, B.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, as the matter advanced through proceedings involving multiple detachment officers.
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B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over vulgar group chats
A British Columbia RCMP officer has been fired with immediate effect over vulgar and sexist comments made in police group chats and over police mobile computer terminals.
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