I wonder if this officer's behavior would have been controlled had he been wearing a body cam.

December 3, 2024

Update

'A Kamloops (British Columbia) RCMP constable will spend the next 12 months on probation after losing his cool in the midst of a chaotic scene, ripping a cellphone from the hands of a woman...and then chasing her down and tackling her."

Mountie's behavior uncharacteristic.

"Ching-McNamee filed a number of character letters, including one from an outreach worker at The Mustard Seed who praised Tucker’s “calm, compassionate demeanour” when dealing with vulnerable people on the street.

A handful of the letters were from Tucker’s co-workers, including two from his supervisors. They both mentioned an incident in May of 2023 in which Tucker pulled a suicidal man to safety on the Overlanders Bridge. He was credited with directly saving the man's life.

Tucker was recognized with a detachment commander award earlier this year in connection with that incident.

https://www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloops/520569/Probation-for-Kamloops-RCMP-constable-who-tackled-woman-after-snatching-her-phone

Without seeing the entire incident, it is impossible to grasp responsibility. I agree that a year in the waiting is unfair and totally unnecessary. If the investigative body is that busy they need to add personnel.

I'm sorry there weren't pro police bystanders that could assist with duck tape for the chirper antagonizing the incident.

Big question, when will Mounties have body cams?