Figures on cases investigated by Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Ian Scott, director of Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, will soon leave his post following completion of his five-year term. The SIU is called in to investigate when police actions result in death or serious injury. Some figures related to Scott’s tenure.
2008-2013:
Number of charges: 57
Cases currently before the courts: 21
Acquittals/withdrawals/discharges: 22
Guilty verdicts: 14
For 2012:
Intakes (SIU contacted): 382
Cases closed because no grounds to investigate: 136
Complete investigations: 246
Charges: 15
2011-2012 Investigations:
Firearm Injuries: 12
Firearm Deaths: 8
Custody Injuries: 172
Custody Deaths: 17
Vehicle Injuries: 33
Vehicle Deaths: 6
Sexual Assault Complaints: 55
Other: 1
Total: 304
SOURCE: Special Investigations Unit
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