IIO Reaches Decision in Investigation into May In-Custody Incident in Pitt Meadows (2026-119)
Case: 2026-119 Incident Date: May 29, 2026 Detachment: Pitt Meadows Location: Pitt Meadows Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Without Public ReportINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has concluded its investigation into the injuries sustained by a man while in custody of the Pitt Meadows RCMP on May 29, 2026 (IIO 2026-119).
A man was initially arrested for theft and taken into custody by officers with the Pitt Meadows RCMP. Once identified, the man was found to be in violation of a court release order condition and was transported to the RCMP detachment and lodged in cells.
The man was initially restrained in his cell because of safety concerns related to assaultive behaviour. When police determined there was no longer a risk, he was released from restraints. Shortly thereafter, officers were again required to restrain him because of safety concerns. While restraining the man for the second time, he sustained an injury and was taken to hospital for assessment and treatment.
The IIO was notified of the incident the following day and commenced an investigation.
The chief civilian director has now reviewed the evidence collected by IIO investigators – including witness accounts, medical records and video footage from inside the police detachment – and has determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer may have committed an offence.
The IIO investigation is now concluded, and a public report will be published following conclusion of a related police investigation and court process.
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.