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== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
Your complaint will be investigated by a police officer. In minor cases, the investigator will contact you and attempt to resolve the complaint informally, sometimes by arranging an apology or explaining what had happened. In more serious cases, or where you say that you would prefer not to do informal resolution, the investigator will investigate the incident in depth. You will be provided with a report of what happened. Most complaints in British Columbia are not substantiated, which means the | Your complaint will be investigated by a police officer. In minor cases, the investigator will contact you and attempt to resolve the complaint informally, sometimes by arranging an apology or explaining what had happened. In more serious cases, or where you say that you would prefer not to do informal resolution, the investigator will investigate the incident in depth. You will be provided with a report of what happened. | ||
Most complaints in British Columbia are not substantiated, which means the complainant’s version of events is not accepted, or the conduct complained about is legal under Canadian law. | |||
If you are not satisfied with the informal resolution or the investigator’s report, you can submit a '''Request for Complaint Review''' to the Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP. The Chair may deny your request, order a further investigation or, in very serious cases, order a public hearing. | If you are not satisfied with the informal resolution or the investigator’s report, you can submit a '''Request for Complaint Review''' to the Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP. The Chair may deny your request, order a further investigation or, in very serious cases, order a public hearing. | ||