Five RCMP officers returned to their units following Dale Culver's death. Now the police watchdog recommends they be criminally charged.
The family of an Indigenous man who died in RCMP custody three years ago found out this week that five officers who could still face criminal charges related to his death remain in active duty in the community.
She said her family has never been notified about what happened to the officers following the sudden death of Culver, 35, in Prince George, B.C., in July 2017. They found out from a Globe and Mail article earlier this week that the officers had returned to their positions within the RCMP following the incident, Speed-Namoux said. The Mounties had confronted Culver after receiving a call alleging a man was looking for vehicles to break into.
Culver’s cousin Debbie Pierre said the family is hopeful there is enough evidence for the Crown to proceed with charges and that their “loss is not in vain.” “While we recognize that this is part of the process, the impact [IIO’s findings] may have on not only the family of the deceased but also on our employees cannot be understated,” said Shoihet. “Our thoughts remain with the family during this difficult time.”
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