IIO is Investigating an Arrest And Serious Injury in Chilliwack (2024-270)
Case: 2024-270 Incident Date: November 23, 2024 Location: Chilliwack Detachment: Chilliwack Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressSurrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating the arrest of a woman by members of the RCMP in Chilliwack on November 23, 2024.
Information provided by police states that shortly after 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a call about an intoxicated woman at a bar on Gaetz Street.
Upon arrival, officers found the woman and attempted to speak with her. There was an interaction and officers arrested her, resulting in a serious injury.
She was then taken by ambulance to a hospital where it was determined she will require surgery.
The IIO was notified the same day and has commenced an investigation.
Initial investigative steps will seek to confirm the details of the incident and if any force used by police was necessary, reasonable, and proportionate in the circumstances.
The IIO is asking any person with relevant information of the incident to please contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.
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.