Sgt. Nathaniel Holt had been accused of using excessive force against a Nelson man
A Nelson police officer has been cleared of misconduct for his role in an arrest despite being chastised for his use of force by the retired judge ruling on the case.
“I have found that although the Member subjectively believed that his use of force was, in all of the circumstances, necessary, reasonable and appropriate, objectively such a position was unreasonable. Fisher declined to comment on the investigation's outcome due to an ongoing civil suit by Bendle in B.C. Supreme Court that names Holt, Schmidtke, NPD and the City of Nelson as defendants. Fisher also did not say if Holt has since returned to active duty.
Schmidtke returned to her car and requested backup. Neal writes Bendle continued to be irate in his car but did not show any overt threat of violence toward Schmidtke nor did he have a weapon visible, although a can of bear spray was seen on the passenger side door. Holt knew of Bendle's PTSD claim and emotional state, but made no attempt to de-escalate the situation. He had also unholstered his gun, and believed he could not reholster it during the struggle with Bendle.
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