Officer allegedly orders and blocks subject from recording a violent arrest

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Incident Title
Officer allegedly orders and blocks subject from recording a violent arrest
Incident ID
221050
Incident Description
Zielie (Turkawski) allegedly ordered and blocked a person from taking photographs of a violent arrest during the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs celebrations. A 2010 LERB decision directed the Chief to re-investigate the complaint and whether Zielie was the officer involved. A 2014 LERB decision directed the Chief to hold a disciplinary hearing against Zielie (Turkawski) on charges of unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority, and discreditable conduct. The charges were later dismissed after a hearing by the Presiding Officer held that neither count could be proven. A subsequent appeal by the complainant was dismissed on the basis that the Presiding Officer
Incident Date
2006
Incident City
Edmonton
Type of Abuse
Forced removal from public place
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Name
Denise (Turkawski) Zielie
Submission Source
External Database Import
Submission Source Affiliation
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Collection
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Additional Details
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Archive Publication Date
July 31, 2022
Archive Last Update
July 31, 2022
Tags
Unnecessary Exercise of Authority; discreditable conduct
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source
Complaint Resolution
Law Enforcement Review Board; disciplinary hearing; dismissed

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