Summary
"The Commission acknowledges and recognizes that domestic violence and, more specifically, battered women’s syndrome are complex issues of which members must be aware. This notwithstanding, in the case of Ms. Doucet, the RCMP was provided with no information that would have enabled any member to form a reasonable belief that there was violence in the relationship or that Ms. Doucet was in danger. Further, she provided no information upon which a criminal investigation could have been undertaken. While the RCMP was heavily involved with the family, many of their interactions involved civil matters relating to the family residence, and all related to the conflictual relationship that appeared to exist between the various parties in 2007 and 2008. This was not a situation where the RCMP refused to assist the parties; on the contrary, RCMP members were responsive to the family’s conflicts. The RCMP acted reasonably in each of its dealings with Ms. Doucet and her family, and did not fail to protect her."--Page 37.
Contents
1. Overview -- 2. The public interest investigation -- 3. Commission's review of the facts surrounding the events -- 3.1. Background -- 3.1.1. Family background -- 3.1.2.
The March 2008 arrest -- 3.1.3.
The court process -- 3.1.4.
RCMP internal investigations -- 3.2.
Analysis -- 3.2.1. --
Introduction -- 3.2.2.
Review of relevant files -- 3.2.3.
Domestic violence allegations -- 4. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Summary of findings.