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Interference Complaints
Unlike its civilian counterparts, the Commission has the power to investigate complaints from military police who believe someone in the Forces or in the Department of National Defence has interfered with a military police investigation. This recognizes the special situation of military police, who are both peace officers and members of the Canadian Forces.
Like any police service, in order to maintain the confidence of the people they serve, military police must be seen as independent.
By allowing complaints of interference - and giving the Commission exclusive jurisdiction over them - the National Defence Act discourages anyone in the Canadian Forces or the Department from attempting to use their position to influence the way military police conduct their investigations.
INTERFERENCE COMPLAINT FILED
Members of the military police who conduct or supervise investigations may complain about interference in their investigations.
COMPLAINTS COMMISSION INVESTIGATES
The Military Police Complaints Commission has sole jurisdiction over the investigation of interference complaints.
COMMISSION RELEASES INTERIM REPORT
The Interim Report includes a summary of the Commission's investigation, as well as its findings and recommendations. This report goes to the appropriate senior officials in the Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence.
NOTICE OF ACTION
This official response to the Interim Report indicates the actions, if any, that have been or will be taken to implement the Commission's recommendations.
COMMISSION RELEASES FINAL REPORT
Taking into account the response in the Notice of Action, the Commission prepares a Final Report of its findings and recommendations in the case. Both the complainant and the subject of the complaint are among those who receive copies of the Report.
A full description of the complaint process is available on the Commission's Website, at http://www.mpcc-cppm.gc.ca/200/200-eng.aspx
