    SIU Director's Report - Case # 23-OFD-001

    The Investigation
    Notification of the SIU
    On January 6, 2023, the Barrie Police Service contacted the SIU with the
    following information. It reported that on January 5, 2023, in the City of
    Barrie, a 34-year-old man was seriously injured during an arrest.

    The Team
    Number of SIU Investigators assigned: 3
    Number of SIU Forensic Investigators assigned: 1

    Civilian Witnesses
    CW
    #1 Interviewed
    CW
    #2 Interviewed

    Subject Officials
    SO
    #1 Declined interview
    SO
    #2 Interviewed

    Witness Officials
    WO
    #1 Interviewed
    WO
    #2 Interviewed
    WO
    #3 Interviewed

    Incident Narrative
    On January 5, 2023, officers of the Barrie Police Service responded to a
    disturbance. The Complainant suffered a fractured left arm during the arrest.

    Nature of Injuries / Treatment
    The Complainant was diagnosed with a fractured left arm and treated in hospital.

    Relevant Legislation
    Section 25, Criminal Code - Protection of persons acting under authority
    Section 34, Criminal Code - Defence of person

    Analysis and Director's Decision
    There are no reasonable grounds to believe that either subject official
    committed a criminal offence. No charges shall issue.

    Date: April 28, 2023

    Joseph Martino
    Director
    Special Investigations Unit