IIO Concludes Investigation into Incident in Kelowna (2018-120)
Case: 2018-120 Incident Date: September 26, 2018 Location: Kelowna Detachment: Kelowna Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Without Public Report INFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey – The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. confirms it has concluded its investigation into an incident in Kelowna on September 26, 2018.
As reported by West Kelowna RCMP, on the morning of September 26, 2018, a suspected stolen vehicle was stopped by officers. The two occupants of the vehicle were transported to the Kelowna RCMP Detachment. On arrival both individuals appeared to be in medical distress.
RCMP officers administered immediate medical assistance and Emergency Health Services (EHS) attended. The male and female were transported to Kelowna Hospital.
The IIO asserted jurisdiction and conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The investigation determined that the two individuals will make a complete recovery from their medical issues. In addition, those issues were due to substances ingested by the individuals, and unrelated to the actions of the officers involved. Appropriate steps were taken and medical assistance provided by those officers when the persons showed signs of distress.
As a result of the investigation, the Chief Civilian Director has concluded that the officers involved in the incident did not cause the persons harm and the matter has therefore been concluded.
Background
The IIO is the independent civilian oversight agency of the police in British Columbia. It investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.
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