The Border Pulse received a video on December 1 showing an interaction between an RCMP officer and a suspect on a bicycle during an arrest that occurred on November 6 in Lloydminster. The individual who provided the footage expressed concern that the officer’s actions may have been excessive.
After reviewing the video, The Border Pulse forwarded a copy to the RCMP for assessment of the officer’s conduct. They have since confirmed the footage is being treated as evidence in an ongoing investigation. As a result, the video will not be released publicly at this time.
The video shows an officer exiting a police vehicle and making physical contact with a suspect on a bicycle, who was brought to the ground as the arrest was carried out.
In a statement to The Border Pulse, RCMP said they are investigating a use of force incident that occurred on the evening of November 6 in the area of 52 Avenue and 39 Street. They will provide an update once the investigation is complete.
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