Source: The Observer
A Pembroke Police officer has been suspended with pay after being charged with impaired driving.
Following an investigation, Constable Shawn Piercey has also been charged with having care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired and causing a disturbance in a public place.
In the early morning hours of April 4, officers from the Pembroke Police Service were called to an incident at the Irving Big Stop. Upon arrival it was determined two individuals had been involved in a disturbance. One of the parties involved was off-duty officer Const. Piercey.
The department conducted an internal investigation and forwarded the results to the Belleville Police Service for an independent review and determination if criminal charges were warranted. Following the review of the facts in the case, Const. Piercey was arrested April 22 by the Belleville Police Service. He was subsequently released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to be in Pembroke court May 25.
Pembroke Police Chief Dave Hawkins commented on the charges in a statement released Thursday.
"When a police officer is the subject of criminal charges it is not only a very unfortunate situation for the officer, but for the Police service as well," he wrote. "It is my belief that the public we serve holds police officers to a higher standard and accountability. In light of that, I feel it was incumbent on our police service to ensure that a fair and transparent investigation was conducted.
"It was at the conclusion of this investigation that charges were subsequently brought forward against Const. Piercey," Chief Hawkins The involved officer, a 10-year veteran of the service, is currently suspended with pay pursuant to the Police Services Act of Ontario."
The Professional Standards Bureau from another outside agency has agreed to conduct an investigation with respect to any potential breaches of the Police Services Act.
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Source:KMOV.com
Illinois state trooper who killed two sisters pleads guilty
In case you have forgotten the double standard by which law is applied in North America, here's a reminder. The elites of society (e.g. law enforcement agents) are held to a far lower standard than the average person; cops routinely get "a pass" or a slap on the wrist on criminal activities for which non-elites serve hard, long time.
The Illinois state trooper who killed two sisters will not have to spend a day behind bars. A judge gave Matt Mitchell a plea deal for ten years ( 30 months each for four counts) probation. Since Mitchell plead guilty to felony charges he will never be allowed to be a police officer again. Mitchell will serve his sentence in Clinton County where he resides. In 2007 Mitchell's car wrecked with Jessica and Kelli Uhl killing them. Mitchell's attorney says his client was justified when he was driving 126 miles an hour just moments before the crash. Prosecutors say Mitchell was sending emails and talking on his phone. Illinois State Police released a statement Friday afternoon regarding Mitchell's guilty plea: "Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those who were victims in this tragic incident. Now that the criminal proceedings have concluded, the Illinois State Police will move forward with the internal administrative process as expeditiously as possible, and will take the appropriate action that is warranted."
Additional details:
---The two dead girls were 18 and 13 years old.
---Mitchell was "on duty" at the time he drove across a median and killed the teenagers.
---He was not only driving full throttle, he was also "sending and receiving e-mails just 2.5 seconds before the impact....he also had been talking (with his girlfriend) on his cell phone moments before."
---He had been told approx. 6 minutes before the accident that he was no longer needed at another accident scene, which means he wasn't speeding in response to an emergency.
---He had a prior record of reckless driving; this is his 3rd major accident, one of which required a $1.7 million settlement. And, yet, he was back in the driver's seat of a cop car.
---A witness (Navy Chief Petty Officer J.W. James) claims that Mitchell had no siren on while speeding.
---This was on Black Friday, one of the most congested traffic days, during you would think a cop would be more careful than usual.
---At first, the police blamed a car that cut Mitchell off. The car was not found and the police refused to release a description. When witnesses contradicted this account, the police said 'well, may there wasn't another car. Mitchell's video recorder was either not on or not working. Another version said his car was without a Dash Camera, which is standard issue these days.
---It took over two and 1/2 years to work out the probation deal for Mitchell. Nevertheless, this is the first felony conviction in Illinois against a law officer in "a pursuit" that killed somebody. (I know the word "pursuit" is inaccurate but it is the word being used.)
---Two other people, including a pregnant woman, were injured in a separate vehicle.
---The victims' parents agreed to a plea deal on the charge of 'reckless homicide' because "there was no assurance of a conviction at trial" -- that is how difficult it is to convict a cop of anything.
---Part of the family's motive may be a civil suit for $24 million that they have brought against Mitchell and the police department; a guilty plea on his part facilitates a large settlement.
---The prosecuting attorney stated that Mitchell "will likely lose his job with the State Police"; he had relieved him of duty pending trial but continued to receive a salary. That's how they punish a recklessly homicidal cop? -- they give him a paid vacation?
---Why is his dismissal only likely. A guilty plea on a felony is not automatic grounds for dismissal?
What do you think would happen to an average Joe or Jill who killed two policemen or the children of policemen because they were texting while speeding? I suspect it would more than the 30-months probation Mitchell received. And what happens if he breaks probation? Does anyone seriously believe he would be arrested by a fellow-cop, a member of the brotherhood who saw him swig a beer?
Always remember that the police -- and not conventional criminals -- are the main threat to the safety of the average peaceful person. The police are there "to serve and protect" themselves and their employers -- the judicial system.
Illinois state trooper who killed two sisters pleads guilty
In case you have forgotten the double standard by which law is applied in North America, here's a reminder. The elites of society (e.g. law enforcement agents) are held to a far lower standard than the average person; cops routinely get "a pass" or a slap on the wrist on criminal activities for which non-elites serve hard, long time.
The Illinois state trooper who killed two sisters will not have to spend a day behind bars. A judge gave Matt Mitchell a plea deal for ten years ( 30 months each for four counts) probation. Since Mitchell plead guilty to felony charges he will never be allowed to be a police officer again. Mitchell will serve his sentence in Clinton County where he resides. In 2007 Mitchell's car wrecked with Jessica and Kelli Uhl killing them. Mitchell's attorney says his client was justified when he was driving 126 miles an hour just moments before the crash. Prosecutors say Mitchell was sending emails and talking on his phone. Illinois State Police released a statement Friday afternoon regarding Mitchell's guilty plea: "Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those who were victims in this tragic incident. Now that the criminal proceedings have concluded, the Illinois State Police will move forward with the internal administrative process as expeditiously as possible, and will take the appropriate action that is warranted."
Additional details:
---The two dead girls were 18 and 13 years old.
---Mitchell was "on duty" at the time he drove across a median and killed the teenagers.
---He was not only driving full throttle, he was also "sending and receiving e-mails just 2.5 seconds before the impact....he also had been talking (with his girlfriend) on his cell phone moments before."
---He had been told approx. 6 minutes before the accident that he was no longer needed at another accident scene, which means he wasn't speeding in response to an emergency.
---He had a prior record of reckless driving; this is his 3rd major accident, one of which required a $1.7 million settlement. And, yet, he was back in the driver's seat of a cop car.
---A witness (Navy Chief Petty Officer J.W. James) claims that Mitchell had no siren on while speeding.
---This was on Black Friday, one of the most congested traffic days, during you would think a cop would be more careful than usual.
---At first, the police blamed a car that cut Mitchell off. The car was not found and the police refused to release a description. When witnesses contradicted this account, the police said 'well, may there wasn't another car. Mitchell's video recorder was either not on or not working. Another version said his car was without a Dash Camera, which is standard issue these days.
---It took over two and 1/2 years to work out the probation deal for Mitchell. Nevertheless, this is the first felony conviction in Illinois against a law officer in "a pursuit" that killed somebody. (I know the word "pursuit" is inaccurate but it is the word being used.)
---Two other people, including a pregnant woman, were injured in a separate vehicle.
---The victims' parents agreed to a plea deal on the charge of 'reckless homicide' because "there was no assurance of a conviction at trial" -- that is how difficult it is to convict a cop of anything.
---Part of the family's motive may be a civil suit for $24 million that they have brought against Mitchell and the police department; a guilty plea on his part facilitates a large settlement.
---The prosecuting attorney stated that Mitchell "will likely lose his job with the State Police"; he had relieved him of duty pending trial but continued to receive a salary. That's how they punish a recklessly homicidal cop? -- they give him a paid vacation?
---Why is his dismissal only likely. A guilty plea on a felony is not automatic grounds for dismissal?
What do you think would happen to an average Joe or Jill who killed two policemen or the children of policemen because they were texting while speeding? I suspect it would more than the 30-months probation Mitchell received. And what happens if he breaks probation? Does anyone seriously believe he would be arrested by a fellow-cop, a member of the brotherhood who saw him swig a beer?
Always remember that the police -- and not conventional criminals -- are the main threat to the safety of the average peaceful person. The police are there "to serve and protect" themselves and their employers -- the judicial system.
Dorion OPP ResignsOPP officer resigns before police hearing
Source:Northshore
A Dorion OPP officer charged with production and possession of a controlled substance has resigned from her position as a provincial constable.
Lynn MacKay, 50, was charged in October 2007, after marijuana plants were found in the Dorion-area home that she shared with her common-law husband. The criminal charges against MacKay were withdrawn in February 2009 when her partner pleaded guilty in criminal court.
A Police Hearing Act was scheduled for Monday for a charge of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act, in connection with the incident. But OPP spokesperson Shelley Garr said that hearing was cancelled when MacKay submitted her resignation from the force.
MacKay became an OPP officer in 1993. She spent the majority of her career in London, Ont., before joining the Nipigon OPP in 2006.
She had been suspended with pay since the charges were laid in October 2007.
A Dorion OPP officer charged with production and possession of a controlled substance has resigned from her position as a provincial constable.
Lynn MacKay, 50, was charged in October 2007, after marijuana plants were found in the Dorion-area home that she shared with her common-law husband. The criminal charges against MacKay were withdrawn in February 2009 when her partner pleaded guilty in criminal court.
A Police Hearing Act was scheduled for Monday for a charge of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act, in connection with the incident. But OPP spokesperson Shelley Garr said that hearing was cancelled when MacKay submitted her resignation from the force.
MacKay became an OPP officer in 1993. She spent the majority of her career in London, Ont., before joining the Nipigon OPP in 2006.
She had been suspended with pay since the charges were laid in October 2007.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Off-duty Ottawa police officer charged with impaired driving
Source: Ottawa Citizen
OTTAWA — An Ottawa police officer faces a charge of impaired driving after a vehicle was stopped on Sunday night.
At 11:28 p.m., off-duty officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for driving while under the influence of alcohol.
A police media release identified the driver as Const. David Dubois. Dubois was off duty at the time.
He faces impaired driving charges.
Dubois will appear in court May 4. He has been reassigned to administrative and the Ottawa Police Service Professional Standards Section has begun an investigation.
"The Ottawa Police Service takes the conduct of its members very seriously and holds all sworn officer to a standard that is consistent with community expectations and their oath of office," noted Ottawa Chief Vern White in the media release.
OTTAWA — An Ottawa police officer faces a charge of impaired driving after a vehicle was stopped on Sunday night.
At 11:28 p.m., off-duty officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for driving while under the influence of alcohol.
A police media release identified the driver as Const. David Dubois. Dubois was off duty at the time.
He faces impaired driving charges.
Dubois will appear in court May 4. He has been reassigned to administrative and the Ottawa Police Service Professional Standards Section has begun an investigation.
"The Ottawa Police Service takes the conduct of its members very seriously and holds all sworn officer to a standard that is consistent with community expectations and their oath of office," noted Ottawa Chief Vern White in the media release.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Hearings for two cops on hold until charges resolved
Source:The Hamilton Spectator
(Apr 17, 2010)
Disciplinary hearings for two Hamilton police constables charged with discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act have been put on hold until criminal charges against them are resolved in court.
The hearings were put put off at a hearing at the central police station yesterday.
Constable Shawn Smith is facing three counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act in connection with incidents between October and Dec. 6 last year, for which he also faces criminal assault charges.
Those charges involve an assault on another person.
Smith is also facing three more counts under the Police Services Act including two counts of insubordination for alleged misuse of police resources on two occasions in November and December last year and one count of breach of confidence.
In a separate and unrelated hearing, a Police Services Act charge of discreditable conduct against Constable Brian Smith (no relation) were also put on hold pending the outcome of criminal charges in connection with alleged harassment and threatening of another person.
Both constables have been informed the Hamilton Police Service may seek their demotion or dismissal.
Hearing the police conduct charges will resume with 14 days notice after criminal charges have been dealt with.
(Apr 17, 2010)
Disciplinary hearings for two Hamilton police constables charged with discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act have been put on hold until criminal charges against them are resolved in court.
The hearings were put put off at a hearing at the central police station yesterday.
Constable Shawn Smith is facing three counts of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act in connection with incidents between October and Dec. 6 last year, for which he also faces criminal assault charges.
Those charges involve an assault on another person.
Smith is also facing three more counts under the Police Services Act including two counts of insubordination for alleged misuse of police resources on two occasions in November and December last year and one count of breach of confidence.
In a separate and unrelated hearing, a Police Services Act charge of discreditable conduct against Constable Brian Smith (no relation) were also put on hold pending the outcome of criminal charges in connection with alleged harassment and threatening of another person.
Both constables have been informed the Hamilton Police Service may seek their demotion or dismissal.
Hearing the police conduct charges will resume with 14 days notice after criminal charges have been dealt with.
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