According to Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Morin, Deputy-Chief of Operations with the NPS, complaints can be filed over a wide range of concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf people feel that police officers didn\u2019t treat them properly or didn\u2019t speak to them properly, they can file a complaint under police deontology,\u201d he explains. This system, also known as police ethics, covers just about everything related to how officers interact with the public. That includes things like disrespectful language, unfair treatment, misuse of authority, or aggressive behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For anyone in Nunavik who wants to file a complaint, there are several ways to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most direct option is through the Police Ethics Commissioner\u2019s website at https:\/\/deontologie policiere.gouv.qc.ca\/en, where an online complaint form is available. People can also call the office and explain the situation over the phone where staff are available to help write and submit the complaint on your behalf. Another option is to visit your local police station, where printed complaint forms are available, including copies in Inuktitut. If you\u2019re unable to access the forms in person, you can also call and request a copy to be mailed to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once a complaint is submitted, the process moves quickly. Morin says that as soon as the Commissioner\u2019s office receives a complaint, the NPS is notified. The police service then has a responsibility to provide all relevant information, such as video footage, officer\u2019s notes, detention logs, and other supporting documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe gather everything within a day and send it to the police ethics office,\u201d Morin says. From there, the Commissioner\u2019s office leads the investigation independently and remains in regular communication with the complainant throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In cases where a complaint suggests that a criminal act may have taken place, for example, excessive use of force during an arrest, the matter may be escalated to the Bureau des enqu\u00eates ind\u00e9pendantes (BEI), Quebec\u2019s independent agency for investigating police-related incidents. Complaints first filed with the police ethics office are reviewed, and if they cross into potential criminal territory, they are referred to the BEI for further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the timeline for each case may vary, Morin emphasizes that the initial steps happen quickly, and that complainants are not left in the dark. \u201cMy understanding is that they [the ethics office] are in communication very frequently with the complain-ant to give them feedback,\u201d he says. \u201cThe process is very efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Filing a complaint is not just a bureaucratic exercise, it\u2019s a way for communities to hold public servants accountable and to ensure that everyone, regardless of who they are, is treated with respect and dignity. If you or someone you know feels they were mistreated by a police officer in Nunavik, know that there is a sys-tem in place to listen, investigate, and respond. And your voice matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you can complain about:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Disrespectful or inappropriate language Main complaint process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 File online at deontologie-policiere.gouv.qc.ca\/en Support for Indigenous complainants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Available in Inuktitut: deontologie-policiere.gouv. What happens next:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 NPS is notified immediately Other oversight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Internal discipline at NPS handles issues like tar-diness or misuse of resources Message from NPS:<\/strong> According to Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Morin, Deputy-Chief of Operations with the NPS, complaints can be filed over a wide range of concerns. \u201cIf people feel that police officers [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":20181,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"taqralik-issues":[447,126],"class_list":["post-20177","taqralikonline","type-taqralikonline","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","taqralik-issues-447","taqralik-issues-winter"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taqralikonline\/20177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taqralikonline"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/taqralikonline"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taqralikonline\/20177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20184,"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taqralikonline\/20177\/revisions\/20184"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20181"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20177"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"taqralik-issues","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.makivvik.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taqralik-issues?post=20177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\u2022 Unfair or biased treatment
\u2022 Abuse of power or excessive force
\u2022 Misuse of police vehicles or equipment
\u2022 Any unethical conduct by a police officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Call the Police Ethics Commissioner\u2019s Office (they can help write the complaint)
\u2022 Get a form at your local police station (available in Inuktitut)
\u2022 Request a form to be mailed to you<\/p>\n\n\n\n
qc.ca\/en\/file-a-complaint\/services-to-indigenous-complainants<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Evidence (reports, video, officer notes) is col-lected, usually within a day
\u2022 The Police Ethics office leads the investigation and contacts the complainant regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Criminal matters may be referred to the Bureau des enqu\u00eates ind\u00e9pendantes (BEI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you feel you were not treated properly, speak up, your complaint will be taken seriously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"