Calgary Police Service (CPS) Const. Jameson Kooistra, 31, has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm in connection with an on-duty incident. .The incident occurred after officers responded to a call for service in Temple in 2021, according to a Tuesday press release. The release said officers arrested a woman at a home. .Prior to being placed in the police vehicle, a struggle occurred and force was used. The woman sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to hospital for further evaluation and treatment. .The release said Kooistra — who's served with CPS for three years — has been assigned to administrative duties, and his status will be reviewed as appropriate..CPS became aware the woman died in September. Her death was non-criminal in nature and was not a result of the physical injuries sustained during the incident..The release said police are unable to release any further details. .Police conduct in Alberta is governed by the Criminal Code of Canada and Alberta’s Police Act and Police Service Regulation. Officers can use reasonable, necessary force during their duties, but they can be charged if it is excessive or not needed. .When concerns about force used by an officer arise, an internal investigation looks into the incident and evaluates whether police actions followed the law, policies, and officer training. There is a range of potential outcomes if an investigation finds evidence of misconduct, including changes to policies and training, reprimands, demotions, pay deductions, suspensions, dismissals, and criminal charges..Criminal charges can be brought against officers in cases where the evidence supports them and after consulting with Crown attorneys. When criminal charges are laid, the court process for them must conclude before any internal discipline or termination can be enacted. .Decisions about an officer’s status during the court and disciplinary process are based on factors such as public safety, procedural fairness, and options available for modified duties..CPS officer Daryn Emmett was charged in connection with off-duty conduct in July. .READ MORE: Off-duty Calgary police officer charged with indecent act.Emmett was arrested and charged for committing an indecent act..He has worked for the CPS for 12 years and was put on an administrative leave pending further investigation..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Calgary Police Service (CPS) Const. Jameson Kooistra, 31, has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm in connection with an on-duty incident. .The incident occurred after officers responded to a call for service in Temple in 2021, according to a Tuesday press release. The release said officers arrested a woman at a home. .Prior to being placed in the police vehicle, a struggle occurred and force was used. The woman sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to hospital for further evaluation and treatment. .The release said Kooistra — who's served with CPS for three years — has been assigned to administrative duties, and his status will be reviewed as appropriate..CPS became aware the woman died in September. Her death was non-criminal in nature and was not a result of the physical injuries sustained during the incident..The release said police are unable to release any further details. .Police conduct in Alberta is governed by the Criminal Code of Canada and Alberta’s Police Act and Police Service Regulation. Officers can use reasonable, necessary force during their duties, but they can be charged if it is excessive or not needed. .When concerns about force used by an officer arise, an internal investigation looks into the incident and evaluates whether police actions followed the law, policies, and officer training. There is a range of potential outcomes if an investigation finds evidence of misconduct, including changes to policies and training, reprimands, demotions, pay deductions, suspensions, dismissals, and criminal charges..Criminal charges can be brought against officers in cases where the evidence supports them and after consulting with Crown attorneys. When criminal charges are laid, the court process for them must conclude before any internal discipline or termination can be enacted. .Decisions about an officer’s status during the court and disciplinary process are based on factors such as public safety, procedural fairness, and options available for modified duties..CPS officer Daryn Emmett was charged in connection with off-duty conduct in July. .READ MORE: Off-duty Calgary police officer charged with indecent act.Emmett was arrested and charged for committing an indecent act..He has worked for the CPS for 12 years and was put on an administrative leave pending further investigation..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
