Montreal police chief fires seven officers over racism and abuse claims

Montreal police chief fires seven officers over racism and abuse claims

Montreal police chief dismissed seven officers over accusations of racism, abuse of power and other misconduct, drawing reactions from community groups and the police union. The Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal said the firings breach labour law and will be legally challenged.

The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal confirmed the dismissals and said criminal investigations remain open, and it reassigned an officer accused of destroying domestic-violence video evidence to administrative duties pending the probe. Earlier, Quebec’s domestic security minister ordered two independent investigations into allegations that a Montreal officer urinated on homeless people while on duty.

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Guy Lapointe Jr. Police ethics commissioner Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) Montreal police officer (Station 21) Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada Radio-Canada

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada Quebec, Canada

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November 04, 2026
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Montreal police chief dismisses seven officers amid misconduct allegations
Montreal police chief dismisses seven officers amid misconduct allegations

Global News • 04 Nov 00:37

Seven Montreal police officers were administratively dismissed following accusations of racism, abuse of power and other misconduct, prompting mixed reactions from community groups and the police union.

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November 03, 2026
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Montreal police union to contest dismissal of seven officers
Montreal police union to contest dismissal of seven officers

CBC • 03 Nov 23:22

The Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal says the firings violate labour law and will be legally challenged.

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Montreal police dismiss seven officers amid misconduct allegations
Montreal police dismiss seven officers amid misconduct allegations

CBC • 03 Nov 18:58

Seven Montreal police officers were administratively dismissed following allegations of discriminatory and racist conduct, while criminal investigations continue.

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November 02, 2026
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Montreal police chief dismisses seven officers over alleged racist conduct
Montreal police chief dismisses seven officers over alleged racist conduct

CBC • 02 Nov 20:31

Police chief Fady Dagher announced the administrative dismissal of seven officers pending criminal investigations into alleged discriminatory behavior.

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October 30, 2026
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Montreal police investigate officer accused of deleting domestic-violence video evidence
Montreal police investigate officer accused of deleting domestic-violence video evidence

CBC • 30 Oct 14:42

The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal said an officer is under investigation for allegedly destroying video evidence of a domestic-violence incident and has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome.

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October 26, 2026
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Quebec minister orders independent probes into Montreal officer accused of urinating on homeless individuals
Quebec minister orders independent probes into Montreal officer accused of urinating on homeless individuals

CBC • 26 Oct 15:02

Quebec's domestic security minister has mandated two separate investigations into allegations that a Montreal police officer urinated on people experiencing homelessness while on duty.

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