Overview
- Adjudicator Louise Morel found constables Mersad Mesbah, Ian Solven and Philip Dick committed discreditable conduct for messages posted in internal group chats and on police terminals.
- In a multi-hour hearing, she cited examples referencing sexualized violence and racial slurs, concluding the messages reflected a mindset undermining equal treatment.
- Morel rejected claims the posts were frustration, dark humour or sarcasm, stressing police are held to a higher standard and such conduct erodes public confidence.
- She dismissed other workplace-harassment allegations and said a longer written decision will be released later.
- The RCMP says it is seeking the officers’ dismissals, and all three remain suspended with pay as next steps are determined.