Titre alternatif
Rapport sur l'enquête d'intérêt public concernant la mort par ball de John H. Simon impliquant un membre de la GRC : Loi sur la GRC, paragraphes 45.37(1) et 45.43(1).
Chair's final report following a Chair-initiated complaint and public interest investigation into the RCMP member-involved shooting death of John Simon.
Note
Cover title.
"File No.: PC-2010-0861"-Cover.
Issued also in French under title: Rapport sur l'enquête d'intérêt public concernant la mort par ball de John H. Simon impliquant un membre de la GRC : Loi sur la GRC, paragraphes 45.37(1) et 45.43(1).
Final report bears title: Chair's final report following a Chair-initiated complaint and public interest investigation into the RCMP member-involved shooting death of John Simon.
Résumé
"On the evening of December 2, 2008 at Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia, Mr. Simon, after having pointed a rifle, was shot three times and fatally wounded by a member of the Baddeck, Nova Scotia, RCMP Detachment. At the time of the incident, Mr. Simon was in his own home. His blood alcohol level was elevated, he had taken prescription pain medication, and he was reportedly not taking the insulin prescribed to him to control his diabetes. He also threatened suicide and had access to firearms. Mr. Simon’s family members were concerned about his well-being and rightfully contacted the police in order to seek assistance. The RCMP responded to this urgent request. The purpose of this report is to provide an objective and thorough assessment of the facts and offer recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence of a similar tragedy. Finally, it is important to note that there is no evidence to believe that the intention of any of the RCMP members who responded that night was anything other than to manage the incident and bring it to a peaceful conclusion.
Regrettably, this did not occur. With this in mind, and in an effort to move
forward and heal the wounds caused by this incident, the Commission’s review
aims to address the prevention of such outcomes, as well as to recommend
remedial action to be taken in response to the incident."--Pages 1, 2.
Contenu
Chair-initiated complaint and public interest investigation -- Commission's review of the facts surronding the events -- RCMP policy and legal framework -- First issue -- A. Events prior to the shooting -- B. Entry into the Simon residence -- C. Grounds for entry -- D. The shooting -- E. Comments regarding the deployment of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) -- Second issue -- A. Attendance of RCMP Major Crime Unit -- B. Family access to Mr. Simon’s body -- C. Integrated Critical Incident Team (ICIT) -- D. ICIT investigation and report -- E. Recommendations of the ICIT report -- F. RCMP disciplinary issues -- G. Training -- H. Communications plans -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Chair-initiated complaint and public interest investigation -- Appendix B. Summary of findings and recommendations -- Appendix C. Key participants and their roles -- Appendix D. Simon shooting chronology of events on December 2, 2008 and timeline -- Appendix E. RCMP Incident Management/Intervention Model (IM/IM) and CAPRA -- Appendix F. Aerial photo of scene -- Appendix G. RCMP back-up bulletin (issued December 20, 2007) -- Appendix H. Synopsis of use of force report -- Appendix I. Memorandum of agreement Integrated Critical Incident Team -- Appendix J. Officer in charge concluding report (ICIT report) -- Appendix K. Synopsis of actions taken by "H" Division -- Appendix L. RCMP disciplinary process and time limits -- Appendix M. Details of discipline related information available to the appropriate officer -- Appendix N. Directive from the Senior Deputy Commissioner regarding code of conduct investigation.