head of Police In London, Ontario, says an investigation has been launched into the conduct of an officer after he made comments during a council committee meeting while in uniform.
The comments were shared during a public participation meeting held by councilors sitting on the Planning and Environment Committee.
The meeting focused on a zoning request that seeks to build a clustered townhouse development at 489 Upper Queen St., which would consist of 10, two-story homes.
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During the meeting, a woman wearing a London Police Service (LPS) uniform identified herself as Holly Kelly and told the committee that she lived near the proposed development.
“When I heard what was going to happen on Upper Queen, I was incredibly disappointed. I was hopeful that maybe (the developer) mentioned they would provide an alternative that would match the integrity of the neighborhood,” Kelly told the committee.
“When the little pamphlet came with (Vikas’s) picture, I was devastated.”
Kelly’s remarks lasted only four minutes as she spoke against the development. Public participation meetings usually only allow five minutes for Londoners to give their comments.
During her time there, Kelly also made a brief reference to her job, at one point telling the committee, “It’s obviously no surprise what I do for a living, given that I’m here with all of you.” How am I standing in front,” before expressing concern about the development’s impact on the safety of cyclists and pedestrians at an intersection near her home.
“I agree with everyone here, I believe there is a way to do it, I just don’t think what is being suggested right now is right for this neighborhood.”
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Chief Steve Williams on Tuesday wrote on twitter“This morning I learned of a uniformed (LPS) officer who reportedly appeared at City Hall yesterday to provide personal views regarding a development application.”
“The views expressed by the officer do not reflect the views of LPS. LPS has not taken any official position with respect to this application.”
Williams said he has “directed an investigation into the officer’s conduct,” adding that more information will be released “as enabled by applicable law.”
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