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The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner promotes accountable policing within our communities and enhances public confidence in law enforcement through impartial, transparent civilian oversight.
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Welcome to the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner’s website. As Police Complaint Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, my primary focus is to increase public confidence in the police complaint process.
An effective tool for improving transparency and accountability is information. It is my hope that all stakeholders will find this website to be an informative and valuable resource.
I, and members of my staff, remain committed to ensuring that the police complaint process in British Columbia continues to improve and meet the needs of both the public and policing community.
Sincerely,
Stan T. Lowe
Police Complaint Commissioner
Latest News
May 4, 2018
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has announced a Public Hearing into allegations of misconduct with respect to Inspector John de Haas of the Vancouver Police Department.
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May 4, 2018
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has announced a Review on the Record into allegations of misconduct with respect to Special Municipal Constable Leanne Keith of the New Westminster Police Department.
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May 4, 2018
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has announced a Public Hearing into allegations of misconduct with respect to Constable Mark Lobel and Constable Viet Hoang of the Vancouver Police Department.
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Resources
The benefits of Complaint Resolution (CR) are that it allows for the exploration of perspectives, an exchange of dialogue and a better understanding between the parties ...Read More.
A step-by-step guide to the municipal police complaints process ...Read More.