Police president's open letter

This past week has seen many articles written about our murdered brother and colleague, Eric Czapnik.  To say it has been difficult for Eric

On the 7^th of March 2012, we relived much of that horrible experience when the media decided to show the video of Eric entering the Emergency Room.  The video shows the final moments of a human life; it was not

Ottawa, how do we judge ourselves?  Are we a civil society if we endorse the media when they sensationalize a horrible event? I believe we are better than this.  The members of the Ottawa Police are your family, your neighbours, your coaches and your volunteers; they put their lives at risk and are ready to sacrifice so much for a city that they love. 

Matt Skof

President

Ottawa Police Association