IIO is Seeking Witnesses to an Arrest in Langley (2024-181)
Case: 2024-181 Incident Date: August 1, 2024 Location: Langley Detachment: Langley Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is investigating the recent arrest of one man in Langley.
Information provided by the RCMP states that at about 11:20 p.m. on August 1, 2024, police responded to an abandoned 911 call from a home in the 26900 block of 25 Avenue in Langley.
When police arrived, it is reported that they found a man who was allegedly obstructive. He was taken into custody.
The man went into medical distress shortly after and was transported to a hospital for treatment
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation. Initial investigative steps will focus on what role, if any, police actions or inaction may have played in the man’s condition.
The IIO is asking any person who saw the arrest or who has video footage to please contact the IIO 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.