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Two Montreal police officers suspended over new allegations of misconduct

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Police in Montreal have suspended two officers stationed downtown amid new allegations of misconduct. The force has initiated an investigation but declined to offer more specifics, citing privacy concerns for employees and the need to safeguard the integrity of the inquiry by the professional standards unit.

Written by AI on 2026-10-16, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 16, 2026, Montreal police have suspended two officers following allegations that one urinated on an unhoused person while on duty. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) confirmed the suspensions and launched an internal investigation but declined to provide further details due to privacy obligations under provincial law. The incident was reported by La Presse, citing multiple police sources, who also noted that colleagues denounced their colleague's behavior. Additionally, the second officer allegedly posed for photos mocking a suspect during an arrest. Annie Savage, executive director of RAPSIM (Réseau d'aide aux personnes seules et itinérantes de Montréal), expressed shock but not surprise at these allegations, citing regular reports from individuals living on the streets.

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Montreal police say they have suspended two officers from a station downtown and opened a misconduct investigation.

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🔮 However, police said they could not provide further details due to their legal responsibilities to protect personal information about their employees and to avoid compromising the professional standards unit’s ongoing investigation.

2026-10-16 · Toronto Star

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Two Montreal police officers suspended over new allegations of misconduct

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