Police Complaints Commissioner Clayton Pecknold orders a public hearing into allegations of sexual misconduct by an off duty member of the Victoria Police Department
The Police Complaints Commissioner has ordered a public hearing into allegations of sexual misconduct by an off duty member of the Victoria Police Department.
After an independent investigation was carried out by the Vancouver Police Department -- and the Commissioner then referred the matter to a retired judge for review.
Retired Judge James Threlfall held a disciplinary proceeding, and determined a misconduct finding was not supported by the evidence. However the Complainant requested a public hearing as material witnesses weren't given the chance to testify at the proceeding. The Commissioner has now decided it's in the public interest to hold a Public Hearing. Retired Supreme Court Justice Wally Oppal has been appointed to preside over the hearing. No date has been set.
No names have been released as allegations are of a sensitive nature. However, Oppal could make further determinations on disclosure during the hearing.