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Lawyer (criminal defence, civil rights), President Canadian Prison Law Association, North River Ranger, Lead Vocals UC Law Gastroelectric Kazoo Band
Sep 19 13 tweets 3 min read
1. This appointment is disgraceful & an embarrassment to Edmonton.
#Police #EdmontonPoliceService

edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/edm… 2. Dale McFee promoted this selection, which should have set off alarm bells. He wants Driechel to carry on his flawed leadership, which the UCP admired. Is that why he was appointed (to curry favour with the UCP)?
Feb 21, 2022 19 tweets 8 min read
1. “Tuel was carrying a long metal stick but didn’t drop it when asked by police, she said. As Tuel approached the officers, police released a service dog. Tuel hit the dog with the stick and police reacted by shooting him four times, she said.”

calgaryherald.com/news/crime/cal… 2. Here is the video of the event:

I break it down as follows:

1.There are at least 3 CPS vehicles there and Tuel is surrounded
Jan 2, 2021 8 tweets 4 min read
1. Let's try to bring some perspective to this tragic death.

First, if anyone ever wanted a better illustration of the #doublestandards applied to cases where a police officer is injured or killed, compared to when a #Police officer injures of kills ...

cbc.ca/news/canada/ca… 2. ... a member of the public, look no further. The investigation was not even complete (and still isn't) when, within hours, @CalgaryPolice, presumably with the agreement of the Crown, laid 1st degree murder charges against the driver AND the passenger. #Cops and jail ...
Dec 31, 2020 7 tweets 5 min read
1. I 100% support @DMMcFee on this but this has been tried before, with no meaningful outcomes. As I explain in @JeremyAppel1025's story, it must be coupled with strong deterrent disciplinary action ...
#Indigenous #bipoc #SystemicRacism #Police

thestar.com/news/canada/20… 2. ... Examples. 2005 revelation of 2002 EPS Racist email eventually led to restorative justice measures... Image