A peace officer in Lethbridge, Alberta has been charged in connection to an incident that occurred over 10 years ago.
According to the Lethbridge Police Service, the incident took place in 2010 and involved the use of force by the peace officer. The victim, who has not been identified, sustained injuries as a result of the incident.
The officer, who has also not been named, has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm. They are scheduled to appear in court on March 9, 2021.
The Lethbridge Police Service has stated that the charges were laid after a thorough investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT). ASIRT is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving police that result in serious injury or death.
In a statement, the Lethbridge Police Service expressed their commitment to transparency and accountability, stating that they take all allegations of misconduct seriously and will cooperate fully with ASIRT’s investigation.
The incident in question occurred before the implementation of body-worn cameras for Lethbridge peace officers. However, the Lethbridge Police Service has stated that they are in the process of implementing body-worn cameras for all officers.
The victim in this case has been notified of the charges and is being offered support and resources.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
