Police Accountability Files

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Police Accountability Files is a hard-hitting podcast hosted by Special Ed that explores high-profile police incidents, criminal investigations, court cases, civil liberties, and accountability in Canada and beyond. Through fact-based reporting, legal analysis, expert perspectives, and documented evidence, each episode examines the stories behind the headlines while encouraging listeners to think critically about policing, justice, and public trust.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Calgary Officer charged with aggravated assault

    Episode Description — Calgary Officer Charged With AggravatedAssault In this episode of PoliceAccountability Files, Special Ed examines the Calgary policeshooting that led to Constable Christopher Huggins being charged withaggravated assault and careless use of a firearmfollowing an ASIRT investigation. The episode explores the 2022parkade incident, the attempted de-escalation, the shooting, and thecriminal charges that followed. We also examine the Crown's decisionto stay both charges in February 2026, and what thatmeans for police accountability when an officer investigated andcharged over a serious use-of-force incident remains an active memberof the Calgary Police Service. Check out my Sponsor Liqure.com and use code ACAB20 to get 20% off

    Calgary Officer charged with aggravated assault

  2. Aug 20

    BC Student Assaulted During Wellness Check

    Episode Title: BC Student Assaulted DuringWellness Check In thisepisode of Police Accountability Files, Special Edexamines the case of UBC Okanagan nursing student Mona Wang,who was assaulted by an RCMP officer during a 2020 wellness check.The episode explores the surveillance video, the criminalinvestigation, the officer's guilty plea, and the court's decision toimpose a conditional discharge and 160 hours of community servicerather than jail. The episodealso examines the difficult questions surrounding police responses tomental-health crises, accountability, and Wang's call for the RCMP toremove the officer from the force. The caseremains a powerful example of why transparency and accountabilitymatter when police are called to help someone in crisis.

    BC Student Assaulted During Wellness Check

  3. Aug 15

    Alberta RCMP Officer Guilty of Assault Disciplined, but Not Dismissed

    Episode Title: Alberta RCMP Officer Guilty ofAssault Disciplined, but Not Dismissed Afterpleading guilty to assaulting a handcuffed woman during a mentalhealth call, an Alberta RCMP officer faced an internal conducthearing that found four violations of the RCMP Code of Conduct.Despite the findings, the officer was allowed to keep his job,receiving financial penalties, lost leave, and a formal reprimandinstead of dismissal. In thisepisode of Police Accountability Files, Special Edexamines the assault, the disciplinary decision, the role ofprecedent in police discipline, and what the case means foraccountability and public trust.

    Alberta RCMP Officer Guilty of Assault Disciplined, but Not Dismissed

  4. Aug 10

    The Police Shooting of Fabian Skani in Cold Lake, Alberta

    Episode Title: The Police Shooting of FabianSkani in Cold Lake, Alberta In thisepisode of Police Accountability Files, Special Edexamines the fatal RCMP shooting of Fabian Skani in Cold Lake,Alberta. Drawing from ASIRT's 28-page investigation, the episodeexplores the 911 call, eyewitness accounts, police body and vehiclevideo, the legal standards governing police use of deadly force, andwhy Alberta's police watchdog concluded the officer's actions werelawful and that no criminal offence had been committed. A detailedlook at police accountability, independent oversight, and one ofAlberta's most closely scrutinized use-of-force investigations.

    The Police Shooting of Fabian Skani in Cold Lake, Alberta

  5. Aug 5

    The Acorn Incident

    Episode Title: The Acorn Incident In thisepisode of Police Accountability Files, Special Edexamines the infamous Florida "Acorn Incident," whereDeputy Jesse Hernandez mistook an acorn striking his patrol car for asuppressed gunshot and opened fire on a handcuffed, unarmed suspectinside the cruiser. The episode explores the body-camera footage, theinternal investigation, why no criminal charges were filed, thedeputy's resignation, and the lasting impact on Marquis Jackson, whosaid he was "damaged for life." Afact-based look at police decision-making, accountability, and thehuman factors behind one of the most extraordinary use-of-forceincidents ever captured on camera.

    The Acorn Incident

  6. Aug 2

    ASIRT Clears RCMP Officers in Cowley, Alberta Arrest

    Episode Title: ASIRT Clears RCMP Officers inCowley, Alberta Arrest Anallegation of excessive force during an RCMP arrest in Cowley,Alberta led to an independent investigation by the Alberta SeriousIncident Response Team (ASIRT). After reviewing witness statements,medical records, police audio, and other evidence, ASIRT concludedthe officers' actions were lawful and found no reasonable grounds tobelieve a criminal offence had been committed. In thisepisode of Police Accountability Files, Special Edexamines the incident, the investigation, the legal standards forpolice use of force, and what the case means for policeaccountability in Alberta.

    ASIRT Clears RCMP Officers in Cowley, Alberta Arrest

  7. Jul 29

    Should Alberta Have Its Own Provincial Police Force?

    Episode Title: Should Alberta Have Its OwnProvincial Police Force? ShouldAlberta replace the RCMP with its own provincial police force? Inthis episode of Police Accountability Files, SpecialEd explores the role of the RCMP as Canada's federal police service,the potential advantages of an Alberta Provincial Police, thechallenges of making the transition, and the arguments on both sidesof one of the province's most important public safety debates. A balancedlook at policing, accountability, local control, and the future oflaw enforcement in Alberta.

    Should Alberta Have Its Own Provincial Police Force?

  8. Jul 26

    88 officers left Edmonton and Calgary Police Services while under investigation

    Episode Title: 88 Alberta Police Officers Left While Under Investigation Since 2012, 88 police officers from the Calgary and Edmonton police services have retired or resigned while under internal misconduct investigations, raising concerns about accountability and transparency. In this episode of Police Accountability Files, Special Ed examines the Freedom of Information data, Alberta's Police Act, expert opinions, and the debate over whether officers should be able to end disciplinary proceedings simply by leaving the job.

    88 officers left Edmonton and Calgary Police Services while under investigation

  9. Jul 23

    Umar Zameer trial

    Episode Title: OPP Clears Toronto Police Officers After Umar Zameer Trial The Ontario Provincial Police found no evidence that Toronto police officers lied or colluded during the Umar Zameer murder trial, contradicting concerns raised by the trial judge. In this episode of Police Accountability Files, Special Ed examines the trial, the OPP investigation, the competing conclusions, and what the case means for police accountability and public trust in Canada's justice system.

    Umar Zameer trial
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Police Accountability Files is a hard-hitting podcast hosted by Special Ed that explores high-profile police incidents, criminal investigations, court cases, civil liberties, and accountability in Canada and beyond. Through fact-based reporting, legal analysis, expert perspectives, and documented evidence, each episode examines the stories behind the headlines while encouraging listeners to think critically about policing, justice, and public trust.

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