New Police Accountability Unit established in BC for Indigenous people – Capital Daily
June 25, 2026
Research shows that while Indigenous people make up 5.1% of Canada’s population, they represent 16.2% of the total number of police-involved deaths.
Indigenous people in British Columbia who have been affected by police violence, misconduct, or negligence can now access free legal support through the BC First Nations Justice Council.
First launched as a pilot program in 2024, the Police Accountability Unit (PAU) was created to give Indigenous communities a more meaningful role in police oversight and accountability in the province.
