VIDEO: Today, the @WPSBoard didn't discuss, in public session, an internal investigation that substantiated claims Chief Jason Bellaire made racist comments at work.
Board Chair Gignac did say this about Bellaire's early retirement:
| @WPSBoard chair Jo-Anne Gignac didn't come out of the closed-door board meeting following the public session to answer questions from the media.
I had a few Qs myself about this scathing statement from the @PoliceAssocON: https://t.co/TsUhJ5j0WI
New from @JasonViauCBC: Police Association of Ontario denounces racist comments made by Windsor Police Chief Jason Bellaire.
"This kind of behaviour erodes public trust and undermines the integrity of the work of police service members"
More here:
https://t.co/gzhWNY0YSh
In November, @DrJaredWesley, professor @uabpols, will release a toolkit online with information and resources on the boundaries of political discourse. Learn more in this story by @JasonViauCBC for @CBC Windsor: https://t.co/xWmaHo5JqV
| @WindsorPolice stop taking some retail theft reports, prompting criticism
"We're not going to be accepting any complaints that nobody wants to do anything about," said chief Jason Bellaire.
https://t.co/QsPW0IWmeJ
High-ranking Black officer's rights complaint alleges Windsor police chief made racially derogatory remarks
#UTM Sociology prof @HaagJulius discusses how police interact with racialized and Black communities. By @JasonViauCBC with @CBCNews ๐ฐ https://t.co/Of5zxf6W92
Allegations of racial discrimination are serious & must be addressed with transparency & integrity. The PAO stands firm in our commitment to equity & inclusivity across all police services. There needs to be a thorough investigation to ensure accountability and trust in the leadership within our police services.