IIO Concludes Investigation into January Incident in Victoria (2026-002)
Case: 2026-002 Incident Date: January 1, 2026 Agency: Municipal Location: Victoria Detachment: Victoria Police Department Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Without Public ReportINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. —The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has now completed its investigation into an incident that occurred on January 1, 2026 in Victoria (IIO 2026-002).
Shortly after 5:30 p.m., Victoria police were called to the 800 block of Johnson Street about a possible assault. The man who was the subject of the 911 calls had also reportedly been running into traffic.
When officers arrived, they located the man and arrested him with the help of a police service dog.
The man suffered an injury during the interaction with police and was then transported to a hospital for assessment and treatment.
The IIO was notified shortly after the incident and commenced an investigation.
The chief civilian director has now reviewed the evidence collected by IIO investigators – including medical records, photographs and a statement from the affected person – and has determined that the man’s injuries do not meet the threshold of serious harm, as defined by the Police Act.
The IIO investigation is now 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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