Despite a detailed report on Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death and the involvement of Toronto Police at the scene, the @SIUOntario can’t shake public criticism. Why? A perception remains the SIU is not a true independent oversight body. #thread 1/5
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Released Wednesday, the SIU report released an unusually detailed summary of its investigative efforts and the evidence collected in the case. 2/5
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‘It’s not right — it’s unjust, and we’re not OK with it’: Family of Regis Korchinski-Paquet were ‘disgusted’ by the result of the SIU report 3/5
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What could police have done differently? Mental health experts wonder if the responding officers were adequately trained to de-escalate individuals who are afraid and in a crisis. 4/5
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Who polices the police? On today’s #ThisMatters #podcast, @alysanmati talked to @adrianwkcheung about the SIU and whether their work is breaking down the informal code of silence among officers, often known as the “blue wall of silence.” 5/5
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