IIO is Investigating an Incident in Tofino (2020-163)
Case: 2020-163 Incident Date: July 11, 2020 Agency: RCMP Detachment: Tofino Location: Tofino Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - With Public ReportINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. – The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating an incident in Tofino.
On July 12, 2020, the RCMP notified the IIO of an incident that occurred on July 11, 2020 at approximately 8:45 p.m., where officers responded to a call regarding a fight in a parking lot in the 50-block of Hyoh Eah Road. Upon arrival, officers advised one of the participants that he was under arrest. The man was then taken into custody.
During his interaction with police the man indicated he was injured and Emergency Health Services were called to transport him to a local hospital. The man was then transferred to a larger area hospital for further treatment. He subsequently left the hospital.
The IIO will investigate to determine what role, if any, the officers’ actions or inaction may have played into the injuries sustained by the man.
The IIO is asking that any person who saw, heard or recorded the incident to contact the IIO Witness Line toll free at 1-855-446-8477.
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.