Kelowna Mountie suspended with pay for 2 years faces hearing for violent arrest
testified that Pietrzak did not have to strike Russell to complete the arrest since there were three officers present.
“With a coordinated effort, he could have been taken to the ground using techniques other than strikes,” said McCoshen, explaining that the use of force is inconsistent with RCMP standards.force he used was proportional to the arrestPietrzak said he delivered a total of approximately four strikes to Russell’s head, stopping when Russell “went limp” and fell to the ground, where he could be handcuffed.
Pietrzak was acquitted of assault charges after the judge ruled that his behaviour was “shocking” and “imperfect,” but “reasonable.” Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet confirmed that Pietrzak remains suspended with pay. She said that his duty status remains subject to ongoing review and assessment and the code of conduct investigation is ongoing.
A code of conduct hearing for Pietrzak will be held on April 3 at 9a.m. at the Delta Hotel by Mariott Grand Okanagan Resort, in Kelowna. He is facing allegations under section 5.1 of the RCMP code of conduct which states that “members use only as much force as is reasonably necessary in the circumstances,” and two allegations under section 7.1 which states that “members behave in a manner that is not likely to discredit the Force.
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