Indigenous policing accountability program launched in B.C.

What started as a pilot project in 2024 to help Indigenous people affected by police violence and negligence in B.C. has now come to fruition.
On Wednesday, June 10, BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) launched a Police Accountability Unit (PAU) in response to “the disproportionate level of harmful police interactions experienced by Indigenous communities, the unit supports individuals navigating the complex system of police oversight processes through free legal supports,” rea