Five Montreal police officers have been suspended without pay for periods ranging from 30 to 42 days after a court determined their conduct during a 2018 pursuit was particularly serious. The decision follows a long‑running investigation into the chase that left a civilian seriously injured.
The court’s ruling orders each of the five officers to serve a non‑pay suspension, with the length of each suspension set between one and six weeks. The disciplinary measure reflects the seriousness with which the judiciary viewed the officers’ actions during the high‑speed pursuit that took place in Montreal in 2018.
The 2018 incident involved a police chase that resulted in severe injuries to a civilian, prompting a criminal investigation and subsequent legal scrutiny. While details of the chase and the identity of the injured party remain limited in public reports, the outcome has led to a formal assessment of the officers’ behavior and the decision to impose the suspensions.
The court’s finding underscores the expectation that police conduct during pursuits must adhere to established standards, especially when public safety is at stake. The suspended officers will return to duty after serving their respective periods without pay, and the case serves as a reference point for future disciplinary considerations involving police operations in Montreal.