Home invaded by police officer without warrant, did not identify themself or explain invasion of privacy

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Incident Title
Home invaded by police officer without warrant, did not identify themself or explain invasion of privacy
Incident ID
221102
Incident Description
In a Disciplinary Hearing in 2020, Whitecross was found guilty of Neglect of Duty by entering a home and failing to identify himself, neglecting to explain the full reason as to why he was inside the house, and not obtaining the necessary warrant. Whitecross was given a 50 hour suspension without pay and had to undergo further training.
Incident Date
01-21-2020
Incident City
Edmonton
Type of Abuse
Violation of charter rights
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Name
Whitecross
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
neglect of duty; warrantless search; failure to perform police duties
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source
Complaint Resolution
disciplinary hearing; guilty; suspended without pay; further training

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