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Alberta Watchdog Clears Calgary Police in 2023 Protest Arrest That Concussed Teen

ASIRT found officers were authorized to control the 13-year-old during a splinter sit-in at Calgary City Hall.

Overview

  • The ASIRT report concludes the subject officers acted reasonably and within their lawful authority during the arrest.
  • Police said the boy spat at an officer during the downtown protest, leading to an assault arrest and a takedown onto icy snow.
  • Investigators documented visible injuries and a concussion attributed to a hard collision with another arrestee during the incident.
  • The teen told investigators he denied spitting, described being grabbed hard, said he told officers he could not breathe, and reported being struck in the head.
  • The report notes he was held about 90 minutes before release, later sought medical care, and spent nearly two days in hospital after a scan confirmed a concussion.