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Most complaints in British Columbia are not substantiated, which means the complainant’s version of events is not accepted, or the conduct complained about is legal under Canadian law. | Most complaints in British Columbia are not substantiated, which means the complainant’s version of events is not accepted, or the conduct complained about is legal under Canadian law. | ||
In the case of the RCMP, if you are not satisfied with the informal resolution or the investigator’s report, you can submit a | In the case of the RCMP, if you are not satisfied with the informal resolution or the investigator’s report, you can submit a Request for Complaint Review to the Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP. The Chair may deny your request, <span class="noglossary">order</span> a further investigation or, in very serious cases, <span class="noglossary">order</span> a public hearing. | ||
In the case of municipal forces, if you are not satisfied with the informal resolution or the investigator’s report, you can send a letter to the Office of the [[Police Complaints Commissioner (BC)]] asking for a review. The Commissioner <span class="noglossary">will</span> review the investigation and may <span class="noglossary">order</span> further investigation. | In the case of municipal forces, if you are not satisfied with the informal resolution or the investigator’s report, you can send a letter to the Office of the [[Police Complaints Commissioner (BC)]] asking for a review. The Commissioner <span class="noglossary">will</span> review the investigation and may <span class="noglossary">order</span> further investigation. |
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