Five police officers appealed their convictions for misconduct under the Police Services Act arising from the arrest of a public complainant during the 2010 G20 Summit.
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission reviewed the Hearing Officer's decision, which relied heavily on video evidence.
The Commission confirmed the conviction of one officer for unlawful arrest, finding no good and sufficient cause for the arrest.
However, the Commission revoked the remaining convictions for unlawful arrest, unnecessary force, and discreditable conduct, concluding that the Hearing Officer failed to provide sufficient reasons or analysis regarding the assisting officers' roles, the use of force, and the elements of discreditable conduct.