Two police officers brought a civil action against their police services board, chief, deputy chief, and another officer, alleging unfair treatment, negligent investigation, and other torts arising from disciplinary actions taken against them.
The motion judge dismissed the action, finding that the courts lacked jurisdiction.
The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal, confirming that the Police Services Act and the applicable collective agreement form a complete code for police discipline, precluding civil actions for disputes whose essential character relates to discipline.
