Latest officer suspension linked to third racism incident, Montreal police say
Montreal police have confirmed that the most recent suspension of an officer stationed in a multicultural neighbourhood is linked to a third incident of alleged misconduct.
Montreal police have announced that a fourth officer has been suspended amid allegations of racism, misconduct, and criminal behavior. This marks the third incident linked to suspensions within the 16-member patrol unit, which was disbanded and disarmed in June following a series of allegations.
In June, police chief Fady Dagher announced the disbandment of the unit after allegations surfaced that officers were keeping the hair of racialized citizens as trophies. Three officers were initially suspended, with their cases referred to public prosecutors as part of an internal investigation. Two officers were suspended for a single incident, while a third officer was suspended in connection with a separate event.
Police spokespersons confirmed that a fourth officer was suspended on August 19, linked to the third allegation. While the mayor, mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, and Dagher held a news conference on August 21 to discuss new measures aimed at improving public trust in law enforcement, they did not mention the latest suspension.
Police have not disclosed when chief Dagher became aware of the suspension of the fourth officer.
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