CPA says changes to justice system needed after Mountie’s death
Posted Jan 23, 2015 7:10 am.
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Law enforcement members from across North America will be heading to the Edmonton area this weekend, in preparation for the funeral of slain RCMP Constable David Wynn.
The shooting has highlighted a number of concerns from the RCMP in terms of training and equipment, as well as the way the justice system decides who it will release and when.
Those concerns, for the most part, are shared by Calgary Police.
Calgary Police Association President Howard Burns told 660News it’s not so much an issue of equipment or training for his members, for the most part they’re satisfied.
“Our members are very fortunate to work in the city of Calgary,” he said. “They’re very well trained and equipment generally isn’t an issue for them but not everyone in Canada has that luxury.”
The real concern is with the justice system.
He said officers here are frustrated because Constable Wynn’s death could have been prevented.
“Even before this event happened we recognized there was a problem,” he said. “This isn’t the first time that a Canadian police officer has been murdered by someone who shouldn’t be out and about and shouldn’t have access to those weapons,” He said, adding the Alberta Federation of Police Associations and the Canadian Police Association have been working together for changes as well.
As for Monday’s regimental funeral for Constable Wynn, Burns expects every officer from Calgary who can go, will go.
