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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 ''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 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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