Inquest into death of Vancouver police officer Nicole Chan to begin Monday
Multiple witnesses are set to provide testimony, but two key names are missing from the list: former VPD sergeants Greg McCullough and David Van Patten.
Chan had previously filed complaints about inappropriate relationships with the two senior officers, who are no longer with the department.Story continues below advertisement“She was proud of her work and she was proud of being able to speak out for victims.”Jenn Chan said her sister was struggling with anxiety and depression when she came forward and made a complaint to the chief in 2017 about inappropriate relationships concerning Van Patten and McCullough.
Last year, the Chan family launched a civil suit against multiple parties, including the VPD, alleging Nicole Chan was sexually assaulted and sexually harassed and her workplace had insufficient policies to protect her.The public inquest will work to determine the facts surrounding her death and make recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future.
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