Officers encountered an agitated crowd after responding to calls of public drunkenness on Wednesday night. A bystander's mobile phone video of the incident shows officers attempt to control the crowd.
Witnesses reported that civilians argued with, screamed at, and outnumbered police officers during the confrontation. A police officer appears to push a woman heard on tape calling him an “incompetent (expletive)” – after apparently asking her to move away.
Chief Inspector Patrick Lalonde says that the department is investigating to determine whether the level of force was appropriate, assuring concerned citizens that action will be taken if necessary, but also issuing a reminder.
"We always ask the citizens who are witnesses to police intervention to step away and let police officers do their job," Lalonde said.
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