Retired RCMP officer criticizes decision by Nova Scotia police watchdog
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A retired RCMP officer who gathered information about “serious allegations” regarding another police force in 2020 has harsh words for the failure of Nova Scotia’s police watchdog to officially investigate.
A retired RCMP officer who gathered information about “serious allegations” regarding another police force in 2020 has harsh words for the failure of Nova Scotia’s police watchdog to officially investigate.
It all began in October, when the Mass Casualty Commission entered more than 2,000 documents into public evidence, a month after wrapping up public hearings.
Among them was a heavily redacted internal RCMP report prepared by Costa Dimopoulos, who was brought in from RCMP J Division in New Brunswick to assist Nova Scotia RCMP with managing issues arising in the aftermath of the April 2020 tragedy.
That document, known as a situation report (SITREP), contained explosive allegations made against unidentified members of another police force.
According to the SITREP, “…two persons (redacted) came forward and provided information alleging serious criminal behaviour being committed by (redacted)...."
Dated July 10, 2020, the report also states, “there is significant detail provided by both witnesses of non-criminal behaviour in relation to Police Act violations..."
The SITREP indicates the claims were made to senior RCMP members during a detachment visit after the tragedy.
