In July 2026, five members of the Montreal Police Service were placed on unpaid suspension for periods ranging from 30 to 42 days. The disciplinary measures stem from a high‑speed pursuit that took place in the Plateau‑Mont‑Royal neighbourhood in 2018. The officers have formally appealed the rulings, asserting that the Police Ethics Tribunal committed serious errors in its assessment of the case.
The Police Ethics Tribunal, the administrative body tasked with reviewing police conduct, issued the suspensions following its investigation of the 2018 chase. The officers argue that the tribunal’s decision contains grave mistakes, prompting them to seek a reversal of the penalties. Their appeal challenges both the length of the suspension and the underlying findings that led to the disciplinary action.
The 2018 incident involved a rapid pursuit through the residential streets of Plateau‑Mont‑Royal, an event that subsequently attracted scrutiny from police oversight authorities. After an internal review, the tribunal concluded that the conduct of the five officers warranted disciplinary sanctions, resulting in the July 2026 suspensions.
While the officers remain on leave pending the outcome of their appeal, the case highlights the procedural mechanisms available for police personnel to contest disciplinary decisions. The tribunal’s review of the appeal will determine whether the suspensions are upheld, modified, or overturned.
The situation underscores the ongoing interaction between law‑enforcement actions, oversight bodies, and internal disciplinary processes within the Montreal Police Service. As the appeal proceeds, the officers and the tribunal will present their respective arguments before a final determination is made.