Use-of-force complaint against Edmonton police officer under investigation

The province’s police watchdog is investigating a complaint against an Edmonton Police Service officer.

On Aug. 13, a report was made to EPS alleging an officer used excessive force during an incident the previous evening, police said in a Wednesday news release. The complaint was sent to the Police Review Commission, which then directed it to the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.

The officer has been placed in a non-operational role while ASIRT investigates.

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