1/This is an important piece to read. And sometimes, it’s equally important to break from formalities & technicalities in order to communicate from the heart. In leaving the Calgary Police Commission, I can speak to you candidly about why there is still much work to do. https://twitter.com/LiciaCorbella/status/1321842775634014209

2/The recently released footage of Constable Dunn with Ms. Kafi was horrifying & painful to watch. While I appreciate the CPS explanation of why Dunn was not removed from the service immediately, the public is not asking for a technical response.

3/The public is not interested in hearing about the limitations CPS faces or the inability to take disciplinary action while the case is before the courts. We want to know what leadership will do to ensure it can never happen again.

4/I implore both the CPS & Calgary Police Commission to issue a clear statement about how the service will ensure that unethical use of force will be dealt with swiftly & justly. Make a statement that shows you understand the gravity of the issue.

5/Calgarians need to hear from CPS leadership that they understand unethical service members are not just “bad apples”. These are officers who hold power & have no desire to follow either the rules of the CPS or civil society.

6/The vast majority of CPS members that uphold the code of conduct & lay their lives on the line every day also deserve to know that unethical actions are not welcome in their workplace. Leadership owes good members that clear support.

7/It is not enough to say that cases which are now coming into the public eye happened before the current CPS executive team came into their roles. How are you making sure policies & practices have changed?

8/CPS leadership needs to champion the actions of compassionate & ethical service members by condemning those who betray their peers. Stand up for your people & the people you serve by doing something about unethical behaviour.

9/Push the Minister of Justice to assign “exceptional circumstances” status in situations where CPS has limited jurisdiction. Use these public revelations of misconduct to open up the Police Act.

10/I also wish to remind Commission that you hold the responsibility for ensuring that the public feels accountability measures are clear. You hold the power to demand more. Keep asking for better, as I did for 3 years from within.