An officer with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) has been charged by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
During a call for service at City Hall on April 3rd, a man was injured during an interaction with Constable Andrew Frankow.
The man was brought to the hospital, and by law, the SIU was notified as a result of the injuries sustained by the individual.
The investigation concluded that the officer is at fault and has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm.
The four year veteran to the service, Frankow is required to be in court in mid July to face the charge.
Previous to the SIU investigation, the TBPS started a Code of Conduct investigation surrounding the incident and suspended the Constable.
In a release from the Service;
…Code of Conduct investigation will continue by the TBPS – Professional Standards Unit upon the conclusion of the criminal proceedings facing the officer. The Thunder Bay Police Service will make no further comment on this incident since it is now a matter before the courts.
The Special Investigations Unit investigates occurrences across Ontario involving all levels of police within the province.
Details on the SIU release can be found here, and the TBPS here.