The SIU plays a vital role in providing oversight of Ontario police officers. But how effective is the agency in practice?
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A criminal trial is a venue where not only individual police officers accused of crimes are put under public scrutiny, but so too are the training and tactics that officer received.
Sexual violence by police is more common than many might think. Failing to fully investigate can have a chilling effect on what is already the most underreported violent crime in Canada.
Reforming the police is possible, but it depends on applying pressure on politicians.
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