Internal documents reveal radicalized subculture among Montreal officers

Newly released internal police documents say a "radicalized" subculture formed among officers at a Montreal police station in the city’s MontréalNord borough before allegations of racism and criminal misconduct surfaced. The records, obtained by The Canadian Press, were prepared for Montreal police chief Fady Dagher’s appearance before a municipal public safety committee in August. They suggest management had enough evidence to act before publicly dismantling a 16member patrol unit in midJune. The documents say some officers resisted efforts to change police culture and described a group of employees who were increasingly isolated from the rest of the force. Experts quoted in the story said the language may point to farright or hateful beliefs, but they also said the documents do not provide enough detail to confirm that conclusion. Police said the evidence has been sent to Quebec prosecutors, who will decide whether criminal charges are warranted.