Canada\u0027s top cops condemned on Friday the death of a Black man who was savagely beaten by police during a traffic stop in the United States.
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police called the circumstances of Nichols’ death “horrific and highly disturbing,” and offered condolences to his loved ones.
The chiefs of Peel police, Windsor police and Regina police also issued statements to condemn the actions of the officers charged in Nichols’ death. Regina police chief Evan Bray called the death of Nichols “tragic and unnecessary” in a video posted on Twitter.Article content “Police officers take an oath to serve and protect, and so we understand that when there is an appalling incident like this, policing as an institution comes under increased scrutiny. We denounce the egregious use of force on anyone in the community.”Article content
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