Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct

Complaint commissioner announces probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct

B.C.'s police complaint commissioner said his office has began a "systemic investigation" into how municipal police departments handle cases of sexual misconduct involving officers.

Systemic investigation launched into workplace sexual conduct within BC police departments

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) has announced a new systemic investigation being launched, specifically looking into how municipal police address workplace sexualized conduct.

Complaint commissioner announces 'systemic' probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct

VICTORIA — Complaints of sexualized conduct in British Columbia's municipal police departments have been frequent enough for the province's policing watchdog to launch its first systemic investigation into how forces deal with the problem.

Investigation launched into sexualized conduct across B.C. municipal police forces

The OPCC says that workplace-related sexualized conduct by police officers is a recurring issue, including situations characterized by significant power imbalances.

‘Systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct announced by commissioner

Former British Columbia police officer Helen Irvine says she was driven out of the profession by a “weird” culture tolerant of sexual harassment — but now she’s hopeful change is on the way.

Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct

VICTORIA - B.C.'s police complaint commissioner says his office has began a "systemic investigation" into how municipal police departments handle cases of sexual misconduct involving officers.