# IIO investigations into British Columbia police conduct

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iio-investigations-into-british-columbia-police-conduct
> Updated: 2026-10-27T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia has concluded two separate investigations into police conduct involving injuries sustained during arrests.

In the first instance, the IIO cleared Sooke RCMP officers of causing ‘serious harm’ during a March arrest near Otter Point Park. The investigation followed an incident where a man was injured after refusing to leave a residence. After reviewing body-worn camera footage, medical records, and surveillance video, the IIO determined the injuries did not meet the threshold defined by the Police Act.

In a subsequent conclusion, the IIO cleared Victoria Police regarding a June 7 arrest at a liquor store on Wilson Street. Following a report of an injury sustained during the attempt to remove an individual from the premises, the IIO reviewed CCTV footage, radio transmissions, and medical records. The chief civilian director determined the injuries did not meet the ‘serious harm’ threshold, resulting in the closure of the investigation.

## Claims

- The Independent Investigations Office of BC concluded its investigation into a June arrest in Victoria. (reported by 9 sources)
- The arrest occurred on June 7 at a liquor store in the 170-block of Wilson Street. (reported by 9 sources)
- The man reported suffering an injury during the arrest on July 6. (reported by 9 sources)
- The man's injuries did not meet the threshold of serious harm as defined by the Police Act. (reported by 9 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Independent Investigations Office clears Victoria Police of wrongdoing

The Independent Investigations Office of BC has cleared Victoria Police officers of wrongdoing following an investigation into a June arrest involving a reported injury.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/independent-investigations-office-clears-victoria-police-of-wrongdoing

### 2026-10-22: Sooke RCMP officers cleared of serious harm in March arrest investigation

The Independent Investigations Office of BC cleared Sooke RCMP officers after determining a man injured during a March arrest did not suffer harm meeting the legal threshold of ‘serious harm’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sooke-rcmp-officers-cleared-of-serious-harm-in-march-arrest-investigation

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