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{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/ Evelyn Sarault and Denyse Leach], Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP|date= August 2017March 2019}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC|expanded = crime}}If you are concerned have concerns about an the '''on-duty conduct of an RCMP officer’s conductofficer''', you have options, from '''which can include filing a complaint''' to and suing. Learn how the The options differ, and vary depending on the steps in filing a complaintsituation.
==Understand your legal options==
Some municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force, including several in the Vancouver and Victoria areas. If you have a complaint about a local police force, see our information on [[Complaints Against the Municipal Police (No. 221)|complaints against the municipal police (no. 221)]].
===If you are concerned with an RCMP officer’s on-duty conduct===You may be concerned with the on-duty conduct of an RCMP officer. You may feel they used excessive force in the course of an arrest or investigation. Or you were offended by something an officer said or did to you. Or the RCMP damaged your property.
You have at least four options, depending on the situation:
===Filing a police complaint===
If you have concerns with an RCMP officer’s conduct, you can '''make a complaint'''. You can file submit a complaint at [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/find/BC an RCMP office] or with [https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint an independent agency ] that reviews complaints made against RCMP officers.
Filing a police complaint might result in a recommendation for discipline of the officer involved. It will not result in the payment of money for any injuries or harm you have suffered.
Suing the police might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money.
A lawsuit is filed in either Small Claims Court or the Supreme Court of BC, depending on the amount of money sought. There are rules and processes that must be followed. Lawsuits must normally be filed within '''two years''' of the incident. See our information on [[Suing Someone in Small Claims Court Starting a Lawsuit (No. 166165)|suing in Small Claims Court starting a lawsuit (no. 166165)]].
===Filing a human rights complaint===
===Who can make a complaint===
Anyone with some '''connection to the on-duty conduct''' of an RCMP officer can make a complaint against the officer. A connection means the officer’s on-duty conduct affected you directly or someone you’re acting for. Or you were present when the conduct occurred, or you suffered some harm or loss from it.
===Step 1. Make a complaint===
You '''make a complaint to the '''to the [https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP'''], or at an [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/find/BC RCMP office].
The Commission is an independent agency that responds to ensures that public complaints against made about the conduct of RCMP officersmembers are examined fairly and impartially. The Commission receives complaints from the public and conducts reviews when complainants are not satisfied with the RCMP’s handling of their complaints. The Commission is not part of the RCMP. It is neutral and does not take sides in a dispute. The Commission has interpretation services for various languages.
You can make a complaintto the Commission:
* Using the online complaint form on the Commission website at [http://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/make-complaint-form complaintscommission.ca].
* By phone by calling the Commission toll-free at 1-800-665-6878.