Use-of-force review panel to unveil members soon, launch in early 2025

A new panel of civilians and officers meant to help the Ottawa Police Service reduce its number of use-of-force incidents — and the disproportionate amount of force used against racialized people — is expected to announce its members soon and launch in early 2025.

Use-of-force review panel to unveil members soon, launch in early 2025
Abdirahman Abdi coroner's inquest November 2024

A new panel of civilians and officers meant to help the Ottawa Police Service reduce its number of use-of-force incidents — and the disproportionate amount of force used against racialized people — is expected to announce its members soon and launch in early 2025.