Winnipeg Copwatch

The Law Enforcement Review Agency (LERA) has responded to Winnipeg Copwatch’s complaint about illegal camera seizures and arrests of camera-people by recommending the Winnipeg Police Service change its policy. In a letter to Winnipeg Copwatch, LERA Commissioner George Wright says: [T]wo issues have been identified that may have caused or contributed to an alleged disciplinary default. They are: The detention of citizens using recording devices. Seizure of cameras and cell telephone recording devices. He goes on to say: I am writing to Keith McCaskill, Chief of the WPS and Glen Laubenstein, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) City of Winnipeg recommending that appropriate changes be implemented to ensure that police officers are aware of their legal authorities relative to these two issues. Winnipeg [...]