THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Police Services Board has broken its silence over the recent filing of multiple submissions to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
One of the applications is from Georjann Morriseau, a current member of the police services board.
Another is from an officer who alleges he was targeted for reprisals after flagging concerns about the conduct of a superior officer.
None of the allegations have been proven.
In a brief statement Tuesday, the board said it takes complaints and concerns extremely seriously.
"As required under the Police Services Act, the board must follow the appropriate processes and protocols to address concerns, manage formal complaints and/or refer them to appropriate investigative bodies such as the Ontario Civilian Police Commission," it said.
The statement added that the board can't comment on any specific allegations, and that it has not yet received notice of any formal applications to the HRTO.
If that happens, it said it will cooperate fully and "act appropriately" within its existing powers and mandate.
The board also said it wants to assure the public that it's committed to supporting police service members and fulfilling its obligations to the people it serves.
In an apparent reference to recent public comments from Morriseau, it said those comments on the leadership of the police service do not reflect the board's views.
"The board speaks with one voice and all official comments by the TBPS board will come from the office of the chair or her designate. We urge all parties to allow due process to take its course," it said.
