Montreal police chief faces questions at public meeting over racism allegations
Chief Fady Dagher took questions Tuesday after a 16-member patrol unit was dismantled in June over misconduct and racism allegations.
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Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher took questions from the public Tuesday night following a scandal at a station in a multicultural neighbourhood in the northern part of the city.
In June, a 16-member patrol unit had been dismantled following allegations of misconduct and racism. Research from public records shows three officers have been suspended since the unit's dissolution, though the specific allegations and disciplinary measures against individual officers remain undisclosed.
The meeting represents a rare direct public accountability moment for the department, which has faced mounting criticism over racism complaints. As HighOnCity reported in June, the investigation into the dismantled unit was opened by Quebec's police ethics commissioner following the allegations.
What the city has not disclosed: the specific nature of the misconduct allegations against the officers, or what commitments or measures the chief announced at Tuesday's public meeting to address the broader culture issues the scandal exposed.
What specific measures or commitments did Chief Dagher announce at the Tuesday meeting?
What are the full disciplinary outcomes for the three suspended officers and any others under investigation?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When was the Montreal police patrol unit dismantled?
A 16-member patrol unit was dismantled in June 2026 following allegations of misconduct and racism.
How many officers have been suspended since the unit was disbanded?
Three officers have been suspended since the unit's dissolution in June 2026, according to public records.
