Internal Montreal police documents describe ‘radicalized’ subculture among officers
Internal records say police had enough evidence to disarm all 16 officers and send the case to Quebec prosecutors.
- Internal records reveal Montreal police gathered evidence of misconduct at Station 39 on June 11, 2026, yet waited until June 12 to dismantle the 16-member patrol unit.
- Documents describe a "radicalized" subculture within the station, with Police Chief Fady Dagher confirming one allegation involves officers cutting racialized civilians' hair to keep as trophies.
- Following the June 12 operation, police disarmed all 16 members, suspending two, reassigning three, and relocating 11, while referring evidence to Quebec prosecutors for potential criminal charges.
- Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière was notified at 8:45 p.m. on June 12, shortly before the public announcement, fulfilling requirements to report allegations of criminal offenses without delay.
- Geoffroy, who has studied far-right movements for over 20 years, cautioned that ideology alone cannot explain the alleged conduct, noting hateful incidents stem from complex behavioral factors.
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Internal police documents describe 'radicalized' subculture at Montréal-Nord station
A "radicalized" subculture formed among the ranks of officers at a Montreal police station in a multicultural neighbourhood before it was rocked by allegations of racism and criminal misconduct, newly released internal briefing notes say.
Internal documents from the SPVM indicate that a "subculture" has been formed within "radicalized" officers at the neighbourhood station 39.
SPVM documents reveal a "radicalized" subculture within force
A “radicalized” subculture formed among the ranks of officers at a Montreal police station in a multicultural neighbourhood before it was rocked by allegations of racism and criminal misconduct, newly released internal briefing notes say. The documents, obtained by The Canadian Press through access to information legislation, are part of a package prepared for the […]
A "marginalized" fringe of "radicalized" police opposed efforts to change the police culture.
Internal documents indicate that a "subculture" was formed within "radicalized" officers of a Montreal police station located in a multicultural neighbourhood, before it was shaken by allegations of racism and misconduct.
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Internal Montreal police documents describe ‘radicalized’ subculture among officers
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