National Police Federation calling for change to prevent violence against officers
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The National Police Federation is calling for greater protections for police officers after a disturbing incident in North Cowichan on Friday morning.
The National Police Federation is calling for greater protections for police officers after a disturbing incident in North Cowichan on Friday morning.
A man drove into the RCMP parking lot, smashing into a police cruiser and injuring an officer.
Cell phone video captured by a witness then shows the suspect being shot by another officer.
“This is linked to something that is a trend that we believe is increasing and needs to be addressed,” said Chris Voller, a director with the National Police Federation.
Voller says officers across the country are being targeted by violence, and points to another disturbing incident last Thursday in Ontario.
“An OPP officer was ambushed and killed, which also left two other police officers in critical condition,” said Voller.
The officer’s name was Sgt. Eric Mueller.
