Barrie, Ontario

November 28, 2023

“The OPP Association will fully support OPP Provincial Constable Bailey Nicholls to the conclusion of this proceeding. We believed that the evidence, including the video released today, would result in the acquittal of PC Nicholls. The decision is obviously very disappointing. We have viewed the video. It is our position that force used in the circumstances was minimal, appropriate, and commiserate in the full circumstances of the incident. It is important to note that the full interaction with the intoxicated female that informed the officer’s response was not captured in the video. We believe that while a reasonable member of the public viewing the video may not accept the officer’s use of force they would be left wondering how that interaction resulted in the injury and a conviction for ‘assault cause bodily harm’. We are analyzing and reviewing the decision of Justice Olver, and once the legal process is concluded, a determination will be made about the merits of an appeal.”

John Cerasuolo
President, Ontario Provincial Police Association

Media Inquiries:
Scott Mills
Email: communications@oppa.ca
Cell 647-449-2801 

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