Military Police Complaints Commission
Encyclopedia
Military Police Complaints Commission is a Canadian government independent, quasi-judicial agency
which was established in December 1998 and is responsible for "handling of complaints concerning the Canadian Forces Military Police
more transparent and accessible, and to ensure that both complainants and members of the Military Police are dealt with fairly and impartially " through investigations, consultations and hearings. The Commission does not have the power to discipline.
Government agency
A government or state agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types...
which was established in December 1998 and is responsible for "handling of complaints concerning the Canadian Forces Military Police
Canadian Forces Military Police
The Canadian Forces Military Police provide military police services to the Canadian Forces.Canadian Military Police are unusual in that they are classified as Peace Officers in the Criminal Code of Canada, which gives them the same powers as civilian law enforcement personnel to enforce Acts of...
more transparent and accessible, and to ensure that both complainants and members of the Military Police are dealt with fairly and impartially " through investigations, consultations and hearings. The Commission does not have the power to discipline.
Commission Members
- Glenn Stannard, Acting Chair (since December 14, 2009)
- Roy V. Berlinquette
- Louis Bélanger