Supt. Stacy Clarke with the Toronto Police Service is charged with three counts of breach of confidence, three counts of insubordination and one count of discreditable conduct. (CBC)
Toronto police officer Stacy Clarke has been handed a two-year demotion to the rank of inspector for her part in what disciplinary hearing officer Robin McElary-Downer called a 'cheating scheme' in a Wednesday police act tribunal decision.Toronto police officer Stacy Clarke has been handed a two-year demotion to the rank of inspector for her part in what disciplinary hearing officer Robin McElary-Downer called a "cheating scheme" in a Wednesday police act tribunal decision.
Clarke's defence lawyer Joseph Markson had argued Clarke be demoted to the rank of inspector for a year to 18 months, before being automatically reinstated to the rank of superintendent. The hearing officer asked Clarke, who was present at the hearing, if she wanted to address the tribunal after her sentence was handed down. She did not make any submissions.Here's what happened when demonstrators questioned this officer's commitment to her Black community
In her decision, McElary-Downer said "it's clear rank brings a higher expectation of flawless behaviour. Clarke is the first Black female officer to reach the rank of superintendent with Toronto police. Her lawyer referred to her as the "Black female face" of the force throughout the proceedings.
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