A video circulating social media showing an RCMP officer standing on a man’s chest during an arrest in a Manitoba First Nation has prompted a police watchdog probe.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the arrest that happened Jan. 31 in Mosakahiken Cree Nation.

A portion of that arrest was captured on video and has since been shared on social media. It shows an officer standing on a man’s chest. The man, whose hands appear to be restrained behind his back, is heard yelling about his heart.

In a release, RCMP said they are aware of the video but said it shows a “small portion” of the arrest, and confirmed the IIU had been notified.

  • HellsBelleOPEnglish
    21·
    4 hours ago

    The RCMP aren’t a problem in Quebec?

    Nope, because Quebec has its own provincial police force – the Sûreté du Québec – just like Ontario has the OPP instead of the RCMP.

    • Arkouda@lemmy.ca
      31·
      4 hours ago

      Nope, because Quebec has its own provincial police force – the Sûreté du Québec – just like Ontario has the OPP instead of the RCMP.

      https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qc/about-division

      We have been in Quebec since 1920. Back then, our officers used to enforce 40 federal statutes or so. One hundred years later, our mandate has evolved.

      We lead major investigations in various fields, including: national and border security, financial integrity and organized crime. We share criminal intelligence with our partners in Quebec, Canada and worldwide. We protect Canadian politicians and foreign dignitaries while in Quebec.

      We are proud to serve you throughout Quebec!

      • HellsBelleOPEnglish
        22·
        4 hours ago

        The RCMP “C” Division is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police division responsible for federal policing in the Province of Quebec. Approximately 1,500 police officers, civilian members, and public servants work to a number of different lines of effort, including financial integrity, national and border security, and organized crime enforcement.

        https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_Royal_Canadian_Mounted_Police

        Their power in Quebec is limited, ie: they don’t do traffic stops, etc.

        • Arkouda@lemmy.ca
          23·
          3 hours ago

          I give you a direct source and you give me a wikipedia page?

          Go troll elsewhere, we are done here.