Georjann Morriseau is taking a temporary leave of absence from the Thunder Bay Police Services Board (TBPSB).
Both Morriseau and her lawyer Chantelle Bryson confirmed the reports that emerged Monday following the filing of a third Ontario human rights complaint.
“The board and Chief (Sylvie Hauth) continue to ignore the grave issues and lack honour in public trust,” Morriseau told Acadia News Tuesday. “The severe targeting continues towards good men and women, myself, and many others who simply seek accountability and transparency. Our city, our citizens deserve better.”
Bryson indicated in an email that the leave will conclude at the end of April and was exercised for family needs and the stress incurred by the ongoing retaliation of Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) leadership, Board and the City of Thunder Bay against her and other complainants in response to the complaints.
Morriseau is asking for $50,000 from both the current board chair Kristen Oliver and secretary John Hannam, in addition to $100,000 from the City of Thunder Bay, the board and the public relations firm KPW Communications.
This comes just seven says after the board approved moving further with an outside committee made up of a panel of experts that can review a number of areas, including the multiple human rights complaints, mental health-related concerns and past recommendations from other police oversight boards.
Board Chair Kristen Oliver, when reached by Acadia News Tuesday morning, would only confirm receipt of the one month leave of absence and that Morriseau has filed a reprisal complaint.
The Board is facing several complaints filed to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
Senior leadership are under the microscope of the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) while Ontario Provincial Police is investigating the actions of other members of the force.
