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May 10, 2026
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Why do paid police suspensions last for years?
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Why do paid police suspensions last for years?
A Carleton University professor says delays in the judicial and police disciplinary systems are why it's so hard to fire Ottawa police officers.
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By Paula Tran
Published May 10, 2026
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Ottawa Police union headquarters on Catherine Street in downtown Ottawa. PHOTO BY JULIE OLIVER /POOSTMEDIA
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