August 22, 2024
Campbellton, NB — The National Police Federation issued the following statement from Pat Bouchard, Board Director of the National Police Federation, expressing concern regarding a court decision earlier today that disregarded both Crown and counsel’s recommendation for a conditional discharge.
“We are concerned for the fairness of this surprising sentencing, and for the safety of our Member serving time within the public system as a police officer. This is a classic example of the urgent need for body worn cameras which would have provided a clear, credible, and unbiased perspective of the incident which we believe would support Crown’s recommendation.”
We will continue to support the Member, whose legal counsel has indicated is considering an Appeal.
About the National Police Federation:
The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. It is the largest police union in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are focused on improving public safety in Canada for our Members and all Canadians by advocating for investment in policing and other related supports and services. This includes calling for required resourcing, equipment, and supports to enhance community safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.
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