IIO Releases Public Report into Maple Ridge Death – Press Conference (2019-144)

Case: 2019-144 Incident Date: August 11, 2019 Location: Maple Ridge Agency: RCMP Detachment: Ridge Meadows Incident Classification: Death Case Status: Closed - With Public Report

INFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release

Surrey, B.C. – The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has released a public report into the death of a man in Maple Ridge on August 11, 2019.

The IIO’s Chief Civilian Director will be speaking to the media to answer questions regarding the IIO’s investigation into this matter at the IIO office on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.

IIO Headquarters
12th Floor – 13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 5X3

Any media outlet that wishes to participate must call (778) 988-1041 or email info@iiobc.ca in advance to ensure we are able to accommodate physical distancing. We request that each outlet send as few people as possible and all attendees are requested to wear masks in accordance with Provincial Health Guidelines.

The full public report can be found here.

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.

info@iiobc.ca

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