Two Vancouver police officers, who were cleared of any wrongdoing by Delta police last year, may not face a public hearing to review their conduct.
Vancouver constables Bryan London and Nicholas Florkow are awaiting a B.C. Supreme Court ruling on whether B.C. Police Complaint Commissioner Stan Lowe's decision to order a public hearing was warranted. The case was heard in court Nov. 24 and a decision is expected to come at anytime.
The case stems from an incident involving Yao Wei Wu, who suffered several injuries, including a broken orbital bone, when the officers attempted to arrest him in a case of mistaken identity.
The two officers responded to a domestic assault call on Jan. 21, 2010. The constables responded to the correct address but the wrong suite.
Delta police chief Jim Cessford was brought in to investigate the officers' actions after Wu launched a complaint alleging abuse of authority.
After several months of investigation, Cessford concluded the allegations were unsubstantiated. He determined the force used was reasonable under the circumstances.
Lowe, however, did not agree and last year ordered a public hearing into the matter.
In a statement, he said London and Florkow committed an abuse of their authority.
jkerr@delta-optimist.com
