RCMP officer arrested for sexual assault of 9 year-old girl

[rubecube]

More bad times for the RCMP. I'm confused why they aren't releasing his name. I know in certain situations this is done to protect the victim, but is this always the case?

Hopefully the girl is able to get the support she needs.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manito...hild-1.2782692

A veteran RCMP officer in Manitoba was arrested on the weekend in connection to the sexual assault of a nine-year-old child.

The 55-year-old officer, who has 26 years of service with the RCMP, was arrested Sunday and has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

[undercoverbrother]

If he wasn't on duty at the time does the story need to mention he is an RCMP officer?

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

If he wasn't on duty at the time does the story need to mention he is an RCMP officer?

It's someone in a position of authority, so I'd say yes. If a teacher or doctor were to assault a child outside of their respective professional settings, I think their occupation would still be reported.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by rubecube

It's someone in a position of authority, so I'd say yes. If a teacher or doctor were to assault a child outside of their respective professional settings, I think their occupation would still be reported.

Yeah maybe, but if he isn't "on the clock" is he or did he use his position of power to commit the crime he is accused of?

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Yeah maybe, but if he isn't "on the clock" is he or did he use his position of power to commit the crime he is accused of?

Hard to say without knowing all the details, but I still don't think it matters. Anyone with that kind of position is going to have their occupation reported regardless of whether they actually used their professional authority.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

If he wasn't on duty at the time does the story need to mention he is an RCMP officer?

Is that what you focused on?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Hard to say without knowing all the details, but I still don't think it matters. Anyone with that kind of position is going to have their occupation reported regardless of whether they actually used their professional authority.

Yeah with the very limited information in the story this hard to say.

If the allegations are correct, it is sickening and sad.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Is that what you focused on?

I can focus on more than one thing/component of a story, but thanks for your contribution.

[pylon]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Yeah maybe, but if he isn't "on the clock" is he or did he use his position of power to commit the crime he is accused of?

Does it really matter?

These guys are supposed to be screened for mental disorders before they are hired. I think it is a huge component of the story. I know this is a very law enforcement friendly board, but if this was an airline pilot, a teacher, a psychologist, or any other profession where the individual has immense responsibility, I am sure it would be mentioned, regardless of if it was on or off duty.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

If he wasn't on duty at the time does the story need to mention he is an RCMP officer?

Yes

[underGRADFlame]

Originally Posted by pylon

Does it really matter?

These guys are supposed to be screened for mental disorders before they are hired. I think it is a huge component of the story. I know this is a very law enforcement friendly board, but if this was an airline pilot, a teacher, a psychologist, or any other profession where the individual has immense responsibility, I am sure it would be mentioned, regardless of if it was on or off duty.

It is? Reading the Ferguson thread makes me believe different.

Sadly the only reason this is in the news is because the accused is a RCMP member. Definitely not much info in that story, sad none the less.
If he did it I hope he burns.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by underGRADFlame

It is? Reading the Ferguson thread makes me believe different.

Sadly the only reason this is in the news is because the accused is a RCMP member. Definitely not much info in that story, sad none the less.
If he did it I hope he burns.

sorry pal, the sad part about this is that (allegedly) a 9 year old girl got her life destroyed by a pedophile.

The outrageous part of this story is that (allegedly) a 9 year old girl got her life destroyed by a pedophile.
Additional outrage is because the (alleged) pedophile holds a position of trust and privilege in the community.

My thoughts are focused on the girl and hope that there are supports to get her through this, and that the support continues long term.

My thoughts are not AT ALL on the RCMP's reputation and how this can be spun to protect the "brand". That isn't anywhere near my radar on this story.

[speede5]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

If he wasn't on duty at the time does the story need to mention he is an RCMP officer?

You have to mention that he's RCMP to sell papers. 55 yr old sex offender would hardly make the news otherwise. Either way it's a horrible situation.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Yeah maybe, but if he isn't "on the clock" is he or did he use his position of power to commit the crime he is accused of?

I would say it is important to bring up that he is an RCMP officer, regardless if he is on the clock or not. The RCMP (pending the outcome of the charges/trial) probably has a duty to investigate his on the job conduct. Not only that, you can't really say why the RCMP asked the Brandon police to take over the investigation unless you mention the accused is an RCMP member.

[underGRADFlame]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

sorry pal, the sad part about this is that (allegedly) a 9 year old girl got her life destroyed by a pedophile.

The outrageous part of this story is that (allegedly) a 9 year old girl got her life destroyed by a pedophile.
Additional outrage is because the (alleged) pedophile holds a position of trust and privilege in the community.

My thoughts are focused on the girl and hope that there are supports to get her through this, and that the support continues long term.

My thoughts are not AT ALL on the RCMP's reputation and how this can be spun to protect the "brand". That isn't anywhere near my radar on this story.

At no point did I say it wasn't sad! I completely feel for the victim and the family. What I was trying to say is it's sad that the only reason this is in the media is because it's an RCMP member that was accused. Hundreds of other victims of sexual assault don't get media, cause sadly it happens quite often and we (the public) don't hear about it. Cases like this it doesn't matter what allegiances the accused has, like i said if he's guilty I hope he burns!

[FlamesAddiction]

If the allegations are true and he goes to prison, I can't imagine there is a worse status in prison than being an ex-cop that is also a pedo.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Yeah maybe, but if he isn't "on the clock" is he or did he use his position of power to commit the crime he is accused of?

School teachers are usually "off the clock" when they engage in sexual relations with students but it's mentioned that they're teachers every single time.

... and those students aren't 9.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by nik-

School teachers are usually "off the clock" when they engage in sexual relations with students but it's mentioned that they're teachers every single time.

... and those students aren't 9.

Fair point, and to be clear my post(s) is not a defence of this individual's actions. I suspect that the evidence is pretty solid for them to bring charges.

[vanisleflamesfan]

Cops can do no wrong... *typicial CP response...*

[CaptainCrunch]

Really? Just stop, you're looking like a fool.