On behalf of Ridout
Barron posted in
Employment Law on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
A recent study of police culture in departments across Canada
has revealed some troubling statistics, according to the professor
heading the study. The study into workplace
harassment is being conducted by a Calgary-based Master of
sociology, who says bullying is very common, particularly against
female officers. Her comments were spurred by the recent public
resignation of a 14-year female veteran of Calgary's police
force.
The PhD candidate, herself a former police officer, expressed a
lack of surprise when she heard of the constable's resignation.
According to her, she has already spoken to more than 60 members of
20 police forces across Canada, and the stories she is hearing
corroborate the one told by the constable. Of particular note,
among the stories of sexual harassment and bullying, is the
consistent message that police forces foster a "culture of
silence" meant to
