The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service brought a motion to quash an appeal filed by a First Nations Constable from a finding of discreditable conduct.
The moving party argued that the Ontario Civilian Police Commission lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal because First Nations Constables are explicitly excluded from the definition of 'police officer' under the Police Services Act.
The Commission agreed, finding that its statutory authority to hear appeals under section 87 of the Act applies only to police officers and complainants.
The motion was granted and the appeal was quashed.
