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RCMP Commish Paulson: Giving Canadians 6 for 9

RCMP Commish Paulson: Giving Canadians 6 for 9

By N Oji Mzilikazi

June 28, 2012

(Originally published in the Montreal Community Contact Volume 22, Number 12)

In response to the feather-weight punishment meted out to senior Alberta Mountie Donald Ray for years of sexual misconduct – sexually harassing, having sex with female subordinates, and inappropriate behaviour, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson recently penned an open letter to Canadians decrying the discipline process enshrined in the RCMP Act…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Law & Disorder: Police as Thieves

Law & Disorder: Police as Thieves

By N Oji Mzilikazi

January 26, 2012

(Originally published in the Montreal Community Contact Volume 22, Number 02)

Law, respect for rules, order, and justice are the pillars upon which a society is able to maintain social stability and a good quality of life. When it comes to criminality by law enforcement officials, the justice system is all too willing to go easy on cops…