Charlottetown police officer charged with misconduct in drunk driving investigation

The officer in question resigned during the investigation, so no disciplinary action could be imposed on him.

” I think this case and I think the police are really lacking in empathy and support for the victim. Honestly, I don’t think the officer believed the victim, which is very unfortunate. “

The investigation did not disclose where or when the incident occurred to the offending officer, except that it was in downtown Charlottetown.

Disgraceful language

The victim said a police officer failed to investigate his complaint that he was drugged at a bar. The target officer was also accused of using abusive language.

The victim filed a code of conduct complaint with Prince Edward Island Police Commissioner Cindy Wedge. The investigation followed and considered the testimony of the complainant, the subject officer and other persons involved.

Police officers must follow a code of conduct and treat their cases in a particular way, Cindy Wedge said. It is alleged in the allegation that the police involved did not respect this code.

Charlottetown Police Chief Brad MacConnell regrets this story and it doesn’t show the full picture of police work.

He praised the victim for standing up and condemning the behavior of the police officer who responded to his first complaint.

The victim’s report stated that he was drugged without his knowledge. The case was handed over to the Major Crimes Unit. No charges were filed.

The occasion of do better

Kinley Dowling, a musician and advocate for sexual assault survivors, said he was pleased to see that the complaint about violating the police code of conduct was ongoing.

The police force should take advantage of this opportunity do better he hopes.

Police behavior is one of the reasons victims do not approach, he said.

It can be just as traumatic if you are not taken seriously, disbelieved and ridiculed. said Kinley Dowling.

Based on a report by Shane Ross of the CBC