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Edmonton’s police chief has ordered a misconduct hearing under the provincial Police Act to probe an altercation involving an officer who was photographed last June hitting a 20-year-old woman who was handcuffed during a raucous street party.
Earlier this month, the Crown prosecutor’s office ruled out charges by concluding that Kristin Wilson was resisting arrest and that the officer was using an acceptable “head stun technique.”
Yesterday, Chief Michael Boyd agreed with the recommendation, but found sufficient evidence under provincial rules to go ahead with a hearing.
Ms. Wilson is suing the Edmonton police force for $6-million.
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