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Abbotsford Police Department to conduct external investigation of UBCO student wellness check case

This morning, the RCMP provided an update on a case involving a UBCO student who was the subject of a wellness check this winter.

After a shocking video was released through a civil claim against the RCMP showing an officer handling nursing student Mona Wang, the community was outraged.

<who>Photo credit: Bridge Law

South East District Commander, Chief Supt. Brad Haugli said today that an statutory investigation of the incident will be completed by an external police force.

“When I first saw the video I was deeply concerned and I am very sorry to Miss Wang for what occurred,” said Haugli.

“If that was my family member or friend, I would have deep concerns and would want answers as well.”

He added that the Kelowna detachment immediately directed that statutory and code of conduct investigation be launched upon seeing the footage.

Huagli explained that the IIOBC was not notified because the “disclosed injuries did not meet their threshold.”

The code of conduct investigation will be completed internally, and once complete it will be shared with crown council for review and determination of whether a criminal charge should be advanced.

At that time, the findings will also be shared with the public and media. The report is expected to be completed by mid-July.

Mona Wang will also be given the results of the internal process, which will also be reviewed by the civilian review and complaints division should she have concerns.



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