The Dauphin RCMP has completed an investigation after it was alleged that two people held in custody were mistreated by officers.
In a social media post earlier this week, one officer was named as someone who participated in the alleged mistreatment. In a release on Friday morning, Superintendent Lee Fortin, District Officer - Manitoba West District.
"I can unequivocally state that there was no mistreatment of the two people in our custody," said Fortin. "Further, the officers were professional and made every effort to ensure the well-being of those in custody as per RCMP policy."
As of February 25, all officers in the Dauphin Detachment have been wearing body cameras. Officers activate their body-worn cameras for investigations, during calls for service, and to record information while on duty.
All footage from the three officers who had interactions with the two people in custody was thoroughly reviewed. The allegations are said to have been found false.
Linklater says the RCMP continues to take all allegations of mistreatment seriously as a commitment to serve the people of Dauphin and the area with accountability and transparency.
