The Conversation Canada
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Jul 14, 2026
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Police scandals are symptomatic of much larger issues
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Recent allegations of racist conduct among 16 Montréal police officers, including instances where dreadlocks were taken from Black men and kept as “trophies,” illustrate the pervasive nature of systemic racism in policing.
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A London Police vehicle in London, Ont., in April 2025.
Police scandals are symptomatic of much larger issues
Published: July 14, 2026 9.23am EDT
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Claims of police misconduct are common in Canada and there appears to be no end in sight. This isn’t a recent development, but one that’s becoming more publicized because there’s now greater scrutiny of state institutions.…
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