Local businesses are reporting that individuals charged in connection with the 2011 Stanley Cup riots are coming forward to make amends. A number of accused have reportedly approached businesses damaged or looted in the riot with offers to paint over graffiti, clean local alleys of cigarettes and needles, and more. “If I was a defence lawyer, I … [Read more...]
VPD on ‘relentless’ search for more Stanley Cup rioters
March 9, 2012 by
Vancouver police wrapped up their latest poster campaign in an effort to find more alleged Stanley Cup rioters and announced three more people have been charged in the June 15 melee. The 340 volunteers and 70 officers handed out 70,000 posters from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday in 19 cities across Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver … [Read more...]
No face recognition to identify rioters
February 17, 2012 by
ICBC can’t allow the police to use its facial-recognition software to catch Stanley Cup rioters — or any other suspect — without a court order, the province’s privacy watchdog ruled Thursday. While the Vancouver police declined the Insurance Corp. of B.C.’s offer to help with the riot investigation, Elizabeth Denham released a report that says the … [Read more...]
ICBC not allowed to track down rioters without warrant
February 16, 2012 by
B.C’s Privacy Commissioner says ICBC can’t use facial recognition technology to identify Stanley Cup rioters without a warrant or court order. ICBC has been offering to match external photographs of alleged rioters against its driver license database. The Commissioner says facial recognition has the potential to become a technology of … [Read more...]
Jail time warranted for rioters: Chief Chu
January 11, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - He stands 6-7 in uniform, but his imposing stature made Const. Mike Laurin a target when civility descended into chaos the night of the Stanley Cup riot.The officer was stationed on a corner, guarding a business with a few of his colleagues, when a brick came flying through the air, whizzed past a yellow sign and slammed into his … [Read more...]
“Massive” number of rioters will be charged: Chief Jim Chu
September 22, 2011 by
Vancouver's police chief says a "massive" number of charges on the Stanley Cup riot are just weeks away. Chief Jim Chu says charges will come by the end of October. Chu says they eventually want to file 300 charges. He says police want it to be the largest number connected to one event in Canadian history. Chu is downplaying … [Read more...]
VPD is working quickly and carefully in case of rioters: acting Attorney General
September 21, 2011 by
BC's acting Attorney General has met with Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu on the subject of charging suspected Stanley Cup rioters. Shirley Bond says Chief Chu is taking the time to build the strongest cases against suspected rioters his office can. However, there has yet to be a single Stanley Cup rioter facing any charges, including … [Read more...]
BC Civil Liberties Association approves of idea of special court for rioters
September 3, 2011 by
The idea of setting up a special court to deal with Stanley Cup rioters is getting a thumbs up from the BC Civil Liberties Association. Executive Director David Eby says he would support the idea, as long as the court follows due process and provides full disclosure of evidence. "Where we get concerned is where short-cuts are taken and people's … [Read more...]
VPD chief says thorough investigation needed before charging Stanley Cup rioters
August 30, 2011 by
Two days before a government-appointed review of the Stanley Cup riot is made public, Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu is again defending how long it is taking for his force to recommend charges against hundreds of suspects. He says, "we don't get two chances at this. We can't charge rioting and then say, 'Hey, your honour, we found some … [Read more...]
