Independent Investigations Office of B.C.

The fire-gutted barn in the 23500 block of Zero Avenue. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

IIO: Police did not cause Langley man’s death in fire

Report outlines details of standoff that ended in tragedy

 

An Independent Investigation Office of BC report concludes that a Kelowna RCMP officer’s inaction regarding a wellness check “may well constitute a breach of RCMP policy and practice.” (File Photo)

Kelowna RCMP officer ‘likely crossed criminal negligence threshold’: IIO

Independent Investigations Office investigated the officer’s handling of a wellness check on Jan. 10

 

The Surrey-based Independent Investigations Office provides civilian oversight of police in B.C. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Police watchdog investigates Kelowna RCMP involvement in motorcycle crash

The crash occurred at Highway 97 and University Way on Apr. 15

 

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an April 14 incident near Sicamous that led to serious injuries for a man who was apprehended by police. (File photo)

B.C. police watchdog recommends charges against RCMP in Vernon arrest

Man left with serious injuries following alleged use of force by two officers

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating an April 14 incident near Sicamous that led to serious injuries for a man who was apprehended by police. (File photo)
B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office is looking . (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)

IIO seeks witness to arrest that injured Langley woman

Incident took place in January in Langley City

B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office is looking . (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)
The Independent Investigations Office is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a young man Monday morning in Aldergrove. (File photo)

Man dies after Aldergrove crash now under IIO investigation

The crash came shortly after an attempted RCMP traffic stop

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a young man Monday morning in Aldergrove. (File photo)
Portions of 264th Street and 16th Avenue were closed after a major crash early March 18. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Police watchdog investigates Aldergrove crash

Mazda crashed into truck shortly after police tried to pull car over

Portions of 264th Street and 16th Avenue were closed after a major crash early March 18. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
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Watchdog rules B.C. RCMP shooting likely a ‘justified act of self-defence’

Officer shot man near Barriere in 2022, after report of someone packing a rifle along the highway

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IIO BC Investigates Police Shooting in Kitimat

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia is investigating a police-involved…

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Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed

Suspect in marina homicide and hostage incident died at his own hands: IIO

Incident occurred last summer in Campbell River

Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. investigated a March 2021 incident in which a police dog seriously injured a suspect in Abbotsford, but the BC Prosecution Service has decided that charges are not warranted against the officer involved. (File photo)

Cop whose dog injured man during Abbotsford arrest will not face charges

BC Prosecution Service concludes that officer did not use excessive force

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. investigated a March 2021 incident in which a police dog seriously injured a suspect in Abbotsford, but the BC Prosecution Service has decided that charges are not warranted against the officer involved. (File photo)
Langley RCMP were at the scene of a shooting Monday, July 25, 2022, in a parking lot on Logan Avenue near the bus loop. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

Investigation continues a year after Langley spree shooting

IHIT’s case is open, and a Coroners’ inquest remains a possibility

Langley RCMP were at the scene of a shooting Monday, July 25, 2022, in a parking lot on Logan Avenue near the bus loop. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
The Independent Investigations Office recently issued a report on an incident in which a Langley suspect suffered a broken leg during an arrest. (Black Press files)

B.C. Mounties not at fault after suspect’s leg broken in arrest: report

IIO report notes the suspect claimed to be a barrister during incident

The Independent Investigations Office recently issued a report on an incident in which a Langley suspect suffered a broken leg during an arrest. (Black Press files)
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) (File Photo)

Man injured after being shot by RCMP, police watchdog investigating

IIO says police had received reports of man stabbing people prior to shooting

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) (File Photo)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is recommending charges for a Highway Patrol officer after a 2022 crash that injured two civilians. (Black Press Media file photo)

RCMP officer involved in South Okanagan crash could face charges

B.C. police watchdog recommends charges after the 2022 crash involving a civilian pickup

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is recommending charges for a Highway Patrol officer after a 2022 crash that injured two civilians. (Black Press Media file photo)
David Baker (Manlove) fatally shot by Quesnel RCMP in 2021. (Change.org petition)

RCMP cleared after shooting man 11 times in downtown Quesnel: police watchdog

Man grabbed, chambered, and discharged shotgun before RCMP fired

David Baker (Manlove) fatally shot by Quesnel RCMP in 2021. (Change.org petition)
A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The IIO is investigating an arrest by members of the department from Dec. 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

IIO investigating legality of Vancouver police actions in Christmas Eve arrest

Watchdog says suspect wasn’t seriously hurt, but officer actions may not have been lawful

A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The IIO is investigating an arrest by members of the department from Dec. 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
FILE - Members of the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) talk at the scene of an officer-involved shooting, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, April 9, 2015. The office is investigating a Feb. 12, 2022 incident in Vancouver after a woman was seriously injured during arrest. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Woman seriously injured during interaction with Vancouver police officer

Officer said he believed the woman was committing a property crime Sunday morning

FILE - Members of the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) talk at the scene of an officer-involved shooting, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, April 9, 2015. The office is investigating a Feb. 12, 2022 incident in Vancouver after a woman was seriously injured during arrest. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a Jan. 6 arrest in Vancouver that left a suspect seriously injured. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police watchdog investigating Vancouver arrest that left suspect seriously hurt

VPD says officers were investigating a vehicle that had been reported stolen

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a Jan. 6 arrest in Vancouver that left a suspect seriously injured. (Black Press Media file photo)
B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after officers shot a man in Vancouver’s Gastown during a weapons call Monday night (Nov. 28). (Credit: Shane MacKichan/Special to Black Press Media)

UPDATE: Man shot by police in Vancouver’s Gastown during weapons call

Police watchdog investigating Nov. 28 incident

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after officers shot a man in Vancouver’s Gastown during a weapons call Monday night (Nov. 28). (Credit: Shane MacKichan/Special to Black Press Media)