Chris Hrnchiar
Police officer demoted for posting racist comments about Annie Pootoogook on Facebook
Chris Hrnchiar pleaded guilty to two counts of discreditable conduct after writing that Indigenous peoples are "just satisfied being alcohol or drug abusers" following the death of the renowned Inuk artist
Ottawa Cop Charged for Making Racist Facebook Comments About Annie Pootoogook
Sergeant Chris Hrnchiar said the Inuit artist likely "got drunk and fell in the river."
Why It’s So Hard to Fire Bad Cops in Ontario
An Ottawa cop is being investigated for making racist statements, but even if his bosses wanted him fired, he'd face the same simple test as other officers fighting for their jobs.
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Ottawa Police Chief Sees ‘No Evidence’ of Racist Officers Despite Investigation into Cop’s Racist Rant
The chief said he didn't think racist comments were a fireable offence.
Why the Ottawa Cop Who Made Racist Facebook Comments Likely Won't Be Held Accountable
Neither the police nor the mayor has condemned the sergeant's racist remarks.
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