Five police officers have been suspended for their involvement in a 2018 high‑speed pursuit that left a Montreal woman seriously injured. The disciplinary action was taken by the Quebec police disciplinary tribunal after reviewing the conduct of the officers during the chase.
The suspended officers include three members of the Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police force, and two members of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, the city police department. All five were found to have played roles in the pursuit that resulted in the woman’s serious injuries.
The incident occurred in Montreal in 2018 when police engaged in a high‑speed chase. The pursuit concluded with the woman being seriously hurt, prompting an investigation that has now culminated in the tribunal's decision to suspend the officers involved. The tribunal’s ruling reflects its authority to discipline officers whose actions are deemed inappropriate or unsafe.
The suspension marks a rare instance of disciplinary measures being applied several years after the original event. While the exact length of the suspensions has not been disclosed, the tribunal’s decision underscores the continued scrutiny of police conduct in high‑risk operations.
The Sûreté du Québec and the Montreal police department have not provided additional commentary beyond confirming the suspensions. The case highlights the ongoing responsibility of law‑enforcement agencies to assess and address actions taken during dangerous pursuits, especially when civilian injuries occur.
No further details about the circumstances of the chase, the identity of the injured woman, or the specific violations cited by the tribunal have been released. The disciplinary action serves as the latest development in a case that began with the 2018 pursuit and has now reached a formal resolution through the provincial disciplinary process.