Veteran constable Stacey Hill appointed Hamilton police Indigenous liaison officer
Veteran const. Stacey Hill will take on a position that hopes to mend a strained relationship between police and Indigenous communities.
Source: globalnews.ca
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Hamilton police officer pleads guilty to assaulting Indigenous man during arrest
An acting sergeant with the Hamilton Police Service pleaded guilty Monday after being charged with assaulting an Indigenous man during an arrest in May 2022. Despite the plea, the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre has concerns about what played out in court on Monday.
Source: cbc.ca
Hamilton police board demands review on use of force after officer accused of assault
The Hamilton Police Services Board is requesting the police service review all policies and procedures related to prisoner handling and use of force after an officer was accused of assaulting an Indigenous man during an arrest.
Source: cbc.ca
Video played in court shows Hamilton police officer 'stomp' on Indigenous man's head during arrest
Patrick Tomchuk was granted bail at a hearing in John Sopinka Court, during which his lawyer played a video of his head being kicked and stepped on by Constable Brian Wren during his arrest.
Source: cbc.ca
Indigenous group offers recommendations to Hamilton police after alleged assault by officer
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is making recommendations to the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) to help address the "harm done by law enforcement agencies" against Indigenous peoples.
Source: cbc.ca