A former Prince George Mountie will avoid jail after being found to have obstructed justice by asking bystanders to delete cellphone footage of the arrest of Dale Culver, a First Nations man who later died in police custody.
Arthur Dalman was sentenced to 18 months’ probation on Monday, meaning he will avoid prison but not a criminal record. A B.C. provincial court judge rejected a request for a conditional discharge, saying Dalman’s actions deserved consequences, citing their impact on the public trust of police officers — especially in cases involving Indigenous people.
“His behaviour not only eroded confidence in the justice system but also contributed to deepened mistrust between Indigenous people and the RCMP at a time when efforts towards reconciliation must be an essential priority,” Judge Michael Fortino said.
Dalman was a junior RCMP officer with less than six months’ experience when he responded to another officer’s call for emergency support in downtown Prince George on the evening of July 18, 2017.
Arthur Dalman was sentenced to 18 months’ probation on Monday, meaning he will avoid prison but not a criminal record. A B.C. provincial court judge rejected a request for a conditional discharge, saying Dalman’s actions deserved consequences
But not too much consequences like actual jail time, can’t have the plebs thinking they’re actually in charge or anything.
Classic RCMP
Classic RCMP would have him harassing someone as well.
How many years are we into that Greenbelt investigation in Ontario???
As always, ACAB.
