Montreal Police Commander Resigns, Citing Systemic Racism

Cmdr. Patrice Vilcéus condemns racial profiling and calls for reform in a letter marking the end of his 30-year career.

Cmdr. Patrice Vilcéus, a Montrealer of Haitian origin, describes racism within the Montreal police force as a 'cancer eating away at the organization.'
Vilcéus highlights the resistance of certain managers to change and the need for the force to embrace more diverse perspectives.
A recent Quebec Superior Court ruling found that racial profiling is a systemic issue within the Montreal police, ordering the city to compensate affected individuals.
Public Security Minister François Bonnardel acknowledged Vilcéus's difficult experiences but denied the existence of systemic racism within the force.
Vilcéus, who has been with the force since 1994 and led a unit fighting organized crime, expressed hope for positive change under current police Chief Fady Dagher.