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Tragic death of Robert Dziekanski at the Vancouver International Airport
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There have been a number of media reports relating to the recent release of internal RCMP communications following the tragic death of Robert Dziekanski at the Vancouver International Airport last October.
There is no conflict between the internal communications and the RCMP's commitment to fully support the numerous independent processes underway to ensure that the matter is fully investigated. To suggest that there is something improper about the expression of sympathy and support for all of the individuals involved in this tragic event, including the RCMP's support for our employees, is wrong.
The RCMP is committed to providing professional, effective, respectful and compassionate police services. We are also committed to transparency and accountability, and to continuing to fully support the processes underway.
We remain committed to providing personal support to all of our employees who we rely on to do challenging and important jobs, often under difficult circumstances.
We would like to once again express our sympathy and support to the Dziekanski family on the loss of their loved one.
William J.S. Elliott
Commissioner
