Windsor police chief Jason Bellaire said the most recent internal survey is a 'small win,' but more work needs to be done.
High-ranking Black officer's rights complaint alleges Windsor police chief made racially derogatory remarks
In his complaint obtained from the HRTO, Armstrong alleges Bellaire asked him to use his "Black magic" on Natalie Deckard, head of the interdisciplinary and critical studies at the University of Windsor, to ease her criticism of Windsor police. The complaint was filed on March 15, roughly a month after Armstrong pleaded guilty under the Police Services Act for making inappropriate comments to female employees dating back to 2005. Armstrong was demoted for one year to staff sergeant and will automatically regain his rank of inspector after that time.
"Officers fear retaliation or harm to their careers, especially if they are striving to advance within the organization. Speaking out may jeopardize their position or hinder their advancement," Rice said in a statement to CBC News. "If you're going to joke about one of your fellow police officers liking bananas, or whatever it was, then how are you looking at the Black community as a whole?" said Leslie McCurdy.McCurdy said she was "hopeful" when Bellaire became permanent chief in November 2022.
Armstrong claims that after viewing a Black history video made by the police service, he overheard members of the senior leadership team saying some new recruits who appeared in the video aren't "Black enough." Armstrong doesn't name these individuals. He also wants an external equity audit review of internal policies, including the possible disciplinary action of employees.
John Elliott became the board's only non-white member when he was appointed by the province in June 2023. He also didn't comment.The police service has asked that the human rights complaint be dismissed so it could be dealt with internally, the HRTO documents show.
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