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Black groups say Montreal police racism allegations deserve public inquiry
Community groups cite 83% of Black youth reporting discrimination as they press for an inquiry into allegations against 16 Montreal police officers.
- Following allegations of racist and hateful acts, Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher announced an investigation into 16 officers at Station 39 in Montreal North, suspending two and reassigning 14 others.
- Among the claims under investigation are reports that officers cut pieces of locs from detained individuals to keep as "trophies," which Dagher confirmed are "part of the allegations."
- Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Station 39 on Monday to denounce the conduct, with community leaders demanding an urgent meeting with Dagher within 48 hours and calling for accountability beyond internal suspensions.
- Quebec Public Security Minister Ian Lafreniere announced Monday an independent observer will monitor the SPVM probe, while Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and advocacy groups are calling for a full public inquiry.
- Citing a September 2024 court ruling confirming systemic racial profiling in Montreal, Alix Adrien, president of the Quebec Board of Black Educators, stated "the trust has been broken" and called for genuine systemic change.
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Commenting on the crisis in the police following serious allegations of racist behaviour in Montreal North, Chief Fady Dagher made a parallel with the #metoo movement.
·Montreal, Canada
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Black groups say Montreal police racism allegations deserve public inquiry
MONTREAL - A coalition of Black community groups has joined calls for an independent public inquiry into allegations of racism within the Montreal police force that have led to 14
·Toronto, Canada
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Protesters are in front of SPVM post 39 in Montréal-Nord to denounce alleged racist acts of agents against black and Arab people.
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