Experts say brain damage caused by repeated toxic\u002Ddrug overdoses could be causing increased aggression
As of Aug. 31, VPD officers had fired guns in the line of duty six times this year — more than at any year since at least 2007. Two of the shootings were fatal.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“The toxic drug supply contributing to unpredictable and sometimes violent, behavioural patterns,” the report authors, Amanda Butler, an SFU criminologist, and Doug LePard, a former VPD deputy chief and former chief of Transit Police, wrote. The VPD’s increased use of firearms tracks closely to provincewide trends, according to Ron MacDonald, chief civilian director of the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. He said IIO records show police shootings in B.C. have more than doubled this year compared to last year.Article content
“There are an unusual number of cases this year that involve firearms or items that look like firearms,” MacDonald said, adding that since investigations continue, he wasn’t able to give specific numbers.
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