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.

Acteurs

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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‘Want to see more’: Further action demanded after 7 Montreal police officers fired
‘Want to see more’: Further action demanded after 7 Montreal police officers fired

Global News • 04 nov. 00h37

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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3 novembre 2026
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Montreal police brotherhood to contest SPVM decision to fire 7 officers for misconduct
Montreal police brotherhood to contest SPVM decision to fire 7 officers for misconduct

CBC • 03 nov. 23h22

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

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7 Montreal police officers have been fired after misconduct allegations. What comes next?
7 Montreal police officers have been fired after misconduct allegations. What comes next?

CBC • 03 nov. 18h58

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

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7 Montreal police officers dismissed over racist, discriminatory conduct
7 Montreal police officers dismissed over racist, discriminatory conduct

CBC • 02 nov. 20h31

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

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30 octobre 2026
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Montreal police officer allegedly deleted domestic violence evidence from victim's phone
Montreal police officer allegedly deleted domestic violence evidence from victim's phone

CBC • 30 oct. 14h42

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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26 octobre 2026
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Montreal police officer faces ethics probe for allegedly urinating on homeless people
Montreal police officer faces ethics probe for allegedly urinating on homeless people

CBC • 26 oct. 15h02

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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