Deputy police chief won't face internal discipline for stunt driving charge, board chair says
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Windsor police deputy chief Jason Crowley will not face any internal discipline after being charged with stunt driving last year, CBC News has learned.
Police board chair, and the city's mayor, Drew Dilkens said Crowley "has gone through enough" and the board is not considering any disciplinary actions against Crowley for his actions.
In the early morning hours of Jan. 7, 2023, Crowley was pulled over in his personal vehicle for travelling 111 km/h in an area with a speed limit of 70 km/h in Amherstburg, a community Windsor police oversees.
At that time, the constable who pulled him over didn't lay a charged, impound his vehicle or suspend his license as is required under the Highway Traffic Act.
An investigation by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) found there were "several misunderstandings" when it comes to what officer's can consider mandatory and discretionary.
The OCPC also found everyone acted in "good faith" and is recommending additional training.
However, the external investigation did not reference possible discipline for Crowley. Those decisions are typically left up to the board that oversees the conduct and employment of chiefs and deputy chiefs.
Crowley could not be reached for comment.
"We have no statement to make at this time," said Windsor police communications director Gary Francoeur.
Dilkens said Crowley has already faced consequences for his actions. He points to the outcome of the OCPC investigation and the fact that Crowley pleaded guilty to speeding in court, resulting in a fine of $352.
"We're not going to pile on here. We understand what happened, we understand, as the OCPC report shows, an officer made an error and made a miscalculation in terms of what the law was," said Dilkens.
"At the end of the day, I think Deputy Chief Crowley has gone through enough. I think the board feels the same way and we're happy that the OCPC [investigation] has been concluded," he added.
The Windsor Police Association says it's unhappy with the board's decision and that it illustrates a two-tiered disciplinary system.
Speaking generally, and not about the specifics in this incident, the Police Association of Ontario, the body representing police unions across the province, said there aren't "consistent outcomes" when police violate the Highway Traffic Act.
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