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Next witness is Eric Birzneck. This is the officer who, according to both Sahota & Folkestad, took command of the scene. Trained negotiator who deployed pepper spray as soon as he encountered Myles Gray. #JusticeForMylesGray
Birzneck has been a #VPD officer since 2009. He was previously a #CBSA officer for 7 years. He is a "force options" trainer. A use of force instructor.
A #VPD use of force instructor killed Myles Gray.
#JusticeForMylesGray
Birzneck was qualified to use OC spray, baton, carbine, 40 ml launcher (crowd control). He was not qualified to use a taser when Myles Gray was killed by the #VPD.
If you're interested, here's a list of what weapons VPD possess: vpd.ca/wp-content/upl…
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Good morning! I’m heading to BC Supreme Court to cover latest hearing in #Huawei Meng Wanzhou extradition case for @starvancouver. We expect lawyers to argue she was unlawfully detained at #yvr airport last December at the direction of US authorities. thestar.com/amp/news/canad…
And just for fun it is pouring rain! Photographers outside, wearing black, have been here for an hour already. #Huawei @starvancouver @TorontoStar
Lots in suit jackets outside this courtroom. About 3 dozen+ in line, plus 9 very official-looking (legal team?) huddled in a circle at the back of the line. #Huawei
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While folding review of the CBSA into the existing RCMP civilian watchdog may be effective, the lack of consultation and details is troubling. And the likelihood of this being passed before the fall election seems close to nil. cbc.ca/news/politics/… #cdnpoli
As per @Safety_Canada backgrounder, new body will be called the "Public Complaints and Review Commission" & will replace the @rcmpgrcpolice Civilian Review and Complaints Commission. Full legislation still not up online, tho. canada.ca/en/public-safe… #cdnpoli
@Safety_Canada @rcmpgrcpolice And here, finally, is the full legislation - bill #C98 - that would create the Public Complaints and Review Commission (PCRC). Mostly builds on the existing RCMP review body, the CCRC.
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