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Officers assaulted me man tells police panel, By Chris Welner, Toronto Star, A Scarborough steamfitter was handcuffed and beaten by police after swearing at them for ticketing a friend who had been drinking on the street, a public complaints tribunal has
Officers assaulted me man tells police panel, By Chris Welner, Toronto Star, A Scarborough steamfitter was handcuffed and beaten by police after swearing at them for ticketing a friend who had been drinking on the street, a public complaints tribunal has

Officers assaulted me man tells police panel, By Chris Welner, Toronto Star, A Scarborough steamfitter was handcuffed and beaten by police after swearing at them for ticketing a friend who had been drinking on the street, a public complaints tribunal has

Date6/4/1987
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Chris Southgate: Director of the Metro police association, who estimates at least 15 per cent of police officers have drinking problems, says they need a separate facility where a man can see doctors in complete anonymity
Chris Southgate: Director of the Metro police association, who estimates at least 15 per cent of police officers have drinking problems, says they need a separate facility where a man can see doctors in complete anonymity
8/7/1981
Today, the Police Complaints Board under complaints commissioner Sidney Linden, left, will decide the officer's fate
Today, the Police Complaints Board under complaints commissioner Sidney Linden, left, will decide the officer's fate
1/20/1983
Took stand, Walter Noble, photographed last January after he was allegedly beaten by a Metro policeman, testified at police complaints board hearing yesterday
Took stand, Walter Noble, photographed last January after he was allegedly beaten by a Metro policeman, testified at police complaints board hearing yesterday
1/13/1982
Unanswered questions: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, flanked by lawyer Clayton Ruby, tells reporters yesterday she wants to know why the two police officers involved in the Dec
Unanswered questions: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, flanked by lawyer Clayton Ruby, tells reporters yesterday she wants to know why the two police officers involved in the Dec
1/4/1989
Serious situation: Metro Police Services Board chairperson Susan Eng tells reporters yesterday that Councillor Norm Gardner should step down for now, as do officers who are involved in a shooting
Serious situation: Metro Police Services Board chairperson Susan Eng tells reporters yesterday that Councillor Norm Gardner should step down for now, as do officers who are involved in a shooting
3/16/1992
During a discussion of an independent inquiry into the way Metro police investigate complaints against the force, especially complaints of brutality, (...)
During a discussion of an independent inquiry into the way Metro police investigate complaints against the force, especially complaints of brutality, (...)
5/16/1974
Terry Weller: Officer was forced to resign over complaint he assaulted suspect
Terry Weller: Officer was forced to resign over complaint he assaulted suspect
2/1/1988
Hardrock Columbus: Christopher Columbus of Midland (above) took to the sea early in life, but his has been a stormy trip. Drinking, violence, robbery and death led eventually to jail. In the first of two parts, Frank Jones tells how Columbus began to steer his life on the right course.
Hardrock Columbus: Christopher Columbus of Midland (above) took to the sea early in life, but his has been a stormy trip. Drinking, violence, robbery and death led eventually to jail. In the first of two parts, Frank Jones tells how Columbus began to steer his life on the right course.
10/1/1982
Sidney Linden: Metro public complaints commissioner has called for videotaping of suspects' interrogation to reduce charges of coercion and police brutality
Sidney Linden: Metro public complaints commissioner has called for videotaping of suspects' interrogation to reduce charges of coercion and police brutality
4/14/1983
Clare E. Lewis: Provincial Court judge steps down to head police complaints commission.
Clare E. Lewis: Provincial Court judge steps down to head police complaints commission.
10/3/1985
Up in arms: Owen Leach, a spokesman from the Jane-Finch area, takes the stage at last night's meeting of angry black residents at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre to add his complaints about police treatment of blacks in the area
Up in arms: Owen Leach, a spokesman from the Jane-Finch area, takes the stage at last night's meeting of angry black residents at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre to add his complaints about police treatment of blacks in the area
10/29/1986
Royalty loyalty: Metro police Sergeant Benny Eng, pictured with a new photo of the Queen at police headquarters, says he had no difficulty swearing aliegiance to the Queen when he joined the force
Royalty loyalty: Metro police Sergeant Benny Eng, pictured with a new photo of the Queen at police headquarters, says he had no difficulty swearing aliegiance to the Queen when he joined the force
4/18/1991