A Quebec police disciplinary tribunal has ordered the suspension of five officers for their involvement in a 2018 police road chase that left a Montreal woman seriously injured. The disciplinary action includes three officers from the provincial police force and two officers from the Montreal municipal police service.
The tribunal’s decision follows an investigation into the 2018 incident, which concluded that the conduct of the officers during the pursuit violated standards governing dangerous police operations. The woman who was injured in the chase suffered serious harm, prompting a review of the officers’ actions.
Under Quebec law, a police disciplinary tribunal has the authority to suspend officers when misconduct is linked to unsafe pursuits. In this case, the tribunal exercised that power, imposing suspensions on the five officers as a disciplinary measure. The three provincial officers and the two municipal officers will remain suspended pending any further appeals or procedural steps.
The suspension reflects the tribunal’s emphasis on accountability in police pursuits, a matter that has drawn public attention whenever high‑speed chases result in civilian injuries. By acting against both provincial and municipal officers, the tribunal highlighted that the standards apply across different police agencies operating within the province.
No additional penalties or criminal charges were mentioned in the tribunal’s ruling. The focus of the decision remains on the disciplinary suspension, which serves as a response to the serious injury suffered by the woman during the 2018 chase. The case underscores the role of Quebec’s disciplinary mechanisms in addressing police conduct that endangers public safety.
The suspended officers will be subject to the tribunal’s further procedures, which may include hearings to determine the length of the suspension and any additional conditions before they can resume duty.