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Video of RCMP officer standing on man’s chest prompts police watchdog probe (www.ctvnews.ca)
submitted 2 weeks ago by HellsBelle to c/[email protected]
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The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the arrest that happened Jan. 31 in Mosakahiken Cree Nation.

A portion of that arrest was captured on video and has since been shared on social media. It shows an officer standing on a man’s chest. The man, whose hands appear to be restrained behind his back, is heard yelling about his heart.

In a release, RCMP said they are aware of the video but said it shows a “small portion” of the arrest, and confirmed the IIU had been notified.

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[–] HellsBelle 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The RCMP aren't a problem in Quebec?

Nope, because Quebec has its own provincial police force -- the Sûreté du Québec -- just like Ontario has the OPP instead of the RCMP.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Having lived in Ottawa and been cautioned not to mess up and have to talk to the SQ as an Anglo, after having the "OPies are RCMP washouts" talk, I hope you're not holding either as a metric by which any success should be measured.

[–] HellsBelle 2 points 2 weeks ago

Nope. Just clarifying which PDs are in charge of which areas.

As always, ACAB.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Nope, because Quebec has its own provincial police force – the Sûreté du Québec – just like Ontario has the OPP instead of the RCMP.

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qc/about-division

We have been in Quebec since 1920. Back then, our officers used to enforce 40 federal statutes or so. One hundred years later, our mandate has evolved.

We lead major investigations in various fields, including: national and border security, financial integrity and organized crime. We share criminal intelligence with our partners in Quebec, Canada and worldwide. We protect Canadian politicians and foreign dignitaries while in Quebec.

We are proud to serve you throughout Quebec!

[–] HellsBelle -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The RCMP "C" Division is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police division responsible for federal policing in the Province of Quebec. Approximately 1,500 police officers, civilian members, and public servants work to a number of different lines of effort, including financial integrity, national and border security, and organized crime enforcement.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_Royal_Canadian_Mounted_Police

Their power in Quebec is limited, ie: they don't do traffic stops, etc.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I give you a direct source and you give me a wikipedia page?

Go troll elsewhere, we are done here.

[–] InEnduringGrowStrong 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

HellsBelle isn't even trolling here.
The RCMP does exist in Québec, but the vast majority of enforcement is done by the SQ.
Here, an arrest like the one in the OP would most likely be done by the SQ and not by the RCMP.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The RCMP does exist in Québec, but the vast majority of enforcement is done by the SQ. Here, an arrest like the one in the OP would most likely be done by the SQ and not by the RCMP.

"Vast majority" and "Most likely" supports my point, so thank you for the assist in demonstrating that 100% of provincial policing is not done by the SQ.

[–] HellsBelle 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Please show me where I said that the RCMP doesn't exist in Quebec.

If you can't, and just read what you thought was there, it would be a good time to stop arguing.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Please show me where I said that the RCMP doesn’t exist in Quebec.

If you can’t, and just read what you thought was there, it would be a good time to stop arguing.

Okay.

My question, posed to someone who isn't you by the way:

The RCMP aren’t a problem in Quebec?

Your response:

Nope, because Quebec has its own provincial police force – the Sûreté du Québec –just like Ontario has the OPP instead of the RCMP

Since I can easily show you exactly where you said it, it would be a good time to stop arguing eh?

[–] HellsBelle 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Please show me the stats that proved the RCMP have the same problems (ie: in-custody murders, use of excessive force, etc) in Quebec as they do in the rest of Canada (except ON ofc).

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 weeks ago

Please show me the stats that proved the RCMP have the same problems (ie: in-custody murders, use of excessive force, etc) in Quebec as they do in the rest of Canada (except ON ofc).

I literally gave you a link directly to the RCMP.

Use that to find what you are looking for, and jog on in the meantime.