Montreal Police End Use of Controversial Hog‑Tie Restraint
Montreal police have ordered officers to stop using the hog‑tie restraint after a coroner determined it likely contributed to a man's death, joining earlier criticism of the method.
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Montreal Police Halt Use of Hog‑Tie Restraint After Coroner Findings
Montreal police have ordered a halt to the hog‑tie restraint after a coroner determined it likely contributed to a man's death, adding to longstanding criticism of the technique.
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Montreal Police Ban Use of Hog‑Tie Restraint
Montreal police have prohibited the hog‑tie restraint after a coroner linked it to a man's death, citing the technique's contribution to the fatality. The ban follows longstanding criticism of the method and includes a review of force policies and training.
Montreal Police Halt Use of Hog‑Tie Restraint
Montreal Police Service has ordered an immediate stop to the hog‑tie restraint after a Quebec coroner determined it likely contributed to a man's death, reflecting mounting criticism of the technique.
Montreal Police Appeal for Help Finding Missing 15‑Year‑Old
Montreal police are seeking public assistance to locate a 15‑year‑old girl who disappeared in late August 2026, after several weeks of no contact. The citywide appeal urges anyone with information to contact authorities promptly.
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Montreal Police Ban Hogtie Restraint After Fatality
Montreal Police Service has issued a directive banning the hogtie restraint after a fatality last year, citing the technique’s known risks and its link to prior deaths.
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Montreal Police Add Four License‑Plate Cameras
Montreal police have acquired four licence‑plate‑reading cameras from Flock, drawing controversy over the collection of data from all passing vehicles.
Montreal Police Ask Public to Help Find Missing 15-Year-Old
Montreal police are urging residents to help locate a 15‑year‑old girl missing since late August, launching a city‑wide search that relies on community tips and volunteer effort.
