Ontario Provincial Police say they are investigating the conduct of one of their officers after a video posted online appeared to show an officer sharing security information about the prime minister with protesters.
In a social media post, this incident has been said to have happened during the tenure of the Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau’s Visiting Elliston, Ontario on Thursday to announce a new Honda electric vehicle manufacturing plant coming to the community.
In the video, an officer can be seen approaching the protesters, expressing support towards the protesters and telling them the direction in which the Prime Minister’s convoy is heading.
He is seen telling one of the protesters, “I am with you guys, but no abuses.”
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Later in the video, the officer agrees with the protester’s comments about government bail policies. The protester is heard calling bail policies “catch and release” and the officer then says, “This is ridiculous. This is absolutely ridiculous.”
In an online statement, the OPP says “the video has raised concerns about professionalism and reflects views that are not consistent with the values of the OPP.”
“The OPP respects everyone’s right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The OPP also respects the rights of the general public, local residents and elected officials to a safe environment.
Police say that the incident is being taken seriously and is being reviewed.
Global News contacted the Prime Minister’s Office, which said it had no comment on the situation.
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