It’s crucial to have the advice and advocacy of an experienced, knowledgeable legal team who have a thorough understanding of the complex, ever-changing issues faced by police services.
We pride ourselves on cultivating excellent working relationships with the police services we defend. We have been involved in many leading decisions and high-profile matters.
We defend a variety of claims, including:
- shootings
- police pursuits
- arrests, including false arrests
- use of force
- dealings with confidential informants
- malicious prosecution
- negligent investigation
- racial profiling
- joint forces investigations
- damages claimed under the Charter of Rights
- tasers
- custodial deaths and assaults
- coroner’s inquests
- dealings with police agents and informers
- internal police investigations and discipline
- lost or damaged property
- failure to warn about or apprehend criminals
- motor vehicle liability claims
- failure to enforce certain laws
- abuse of public office
- the adequacy of or improper conduct by court security officers
- mounted, canine and other specialized units
- covert police operations
- emergency response units