Calgary police, commission start work on ‘thin blue line’ impasse
Commission chair Shawn Cornett said CPS executive and the commission will try to understand where trust was lost between the two organizations.
“It’s concerning that Calgary police officers consider it acceptable to ignore lawful direction they personally disagree with, but it is even more concerning that senior officers in the organization are encouraging and participating in this behaviour,” Cornett said.“There will have to be accountability for undermining the lawful chain of command if this continues.
Neufeld said he heard opinions from police that the thin blue line is being used for division, the latest in a series of “attacks” on policing.Story continues below advertisement “Neither the leadership of the service nor the police associations were surprised by the commission’s decision,” Cornett said.
Cornett recognized and supported the desire of police to “visually honour fallen officers and recognize the sacrifices made by those who serve and their families.”