Police at odds over racism hire
Police are unhappy about the hiring of Alain Babineau to advise the SPVM on matters of racism and systemic discrimination.
Babineau, who used to work for the RCMP himself, has more recently been associated with Fo Niemi’s CRARR. Bochra Manaï, the city’s commissioner on racism, who chose Babineau for the job, has had to defend her choice.
If someone were chosen whom the police would just love, that would mean someone prepared to turn a blind eye to police problems in this area. They need to have someone like Babineau who’s been a cop and knows the vibe inside and out, and is prepared to speak up, not someone prepared to maintain the status quo and deliver soothing clichés to the media.
Babineau also happens to be Black.
Ephraim 10:39 on 2021-05-10 Permalink
If they don’t like it, they are welcome to resign. No one is forcing them to work for the SPVM.
Jack 12:43 on 2021-05-10 Permalink
It is a real shame that these municipal organizations union structure evoke how fire, police and blue collar forces started …as shakedown organizations. The Unions play zero sum games always and are invariably led by the most thuggish of clowns. I have lived through the sacking of our City Hall, a night of a thousand fires, vandalism of equipment, policeman shooting many unarmed civilians, etc. So when they institutionally have an opinion I know it is self serving and wrong and I dont listen. Sadly our political class does.
Meezly 13:03 on 2021-05-10 Permalink
Yup, it’s a good sign when the police are not happy that choice.
Marco 14:21 on 2021-05-10 Permalink
@Meezly – 100% agree. Alain Babineau has nothing to apologize for.