Case Summaries
Our stories
Case summaries help tell the story our of investigations. They provide a lens into understanding the kinds of individual complaints that we hear and highlight the steps we take to get to the bottom of the issue, including the outcomes of our investigations.
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There’s more to the story
The complaint: While in custody at North Fraser Pretrial Centre, Jim tried to get a job at one of…
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A picture is worth a thousand words
The complaint: Liam, who was in custody at VIRCC, contacted our office with concerns about a use-of-force incident. The…
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Voice left unheard
In 2019, Keith complained to his probation officer about his conduct. When his issues went unaddressed, Keith’s spouse escalated…
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Get my views too!
DJ contacted our office after he was injured during a transfer to segregation at the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC).…
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Video evidence helps
Sheldon contacted our office with a complaint about the amount of force used while being transferred to segregation at…
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Let me call the police!
Kai contacted our office explaining that they had been assaulted by a correctional officer while they were incarcerated at…
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Two cases of unreasonable withdrawal: Case two
Case two: Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre A physician at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre discontinued Reggie’s medication for…
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Two cases of unreasonable withdrawal: Case one
Case one: Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre Jeeve had multiple medical conditions due to a workplace injury and required ongoing…
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Unannounced visit
Our office received reports that inmates were being kept in unsanitary conditions in North Fraser Pretrial Centre (NFPC). Inmates…
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A diet of discretion
Reid, an inmate at the Okanagan Correctional Centre, was denied his request to change his diet. He reached out…