Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis is a freelance reporter based in Toronto. His writing has appeared in the Toronto Star, the National Post and other outlets.

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CBC Investigates

Secret memos detail allegations of police dishonesty, misconduct

The federal prosecution service uses statements from open courtrooms to write and compile memos detailing allegations of serious police misconduct, but is withholding many of the records from the public.

Durham officers guilty of 'pro-police bias' in Dafonte Miller case: tribunal

Three Durham officers committed professional misconduct when they showed "pro-police bias," conducting an inadequate investigation of the incident that led to an off-duty Toronto constable being convicted of assaulting Dafonte Miller, according to a disciplinary tribunal ruling.
CBC Investigates

More than a dozen Peel cops were found guilty of crimes since 2017, records show. None lost their jobs

A CBC Toronto analysis of more than 40 disciplinary rulings involving Peel Regional Police officers since 2017 found more than a dozen officers were found guilty of criminal offences. None of those officers lost their jobs.
CBC Investigates

Informant was branded a 'rat' and attacked in jail after outing by Peel police, lawsuit claims

A confidential informant injured in a jailhouse attack by inmates after his identity was revealed by police has launched a multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit against Peel Regional Police.

Toronto police officer leaked information to son knowing he would use for crime, lawsuit alleges

A Toronto detective constable knew that his son was involved in criminal activity when he gave him confidential police information that was later used to commit a murder and home invasion, a lawsuit alleges.
CBC Investigates

Son of Toronto cop used confidential information from father to commit murder, documents allege

A Toronto police officer allegedly gave confidential information to his son, who is accused of using it to help commit a murder and home invasion, according to records obtained by CBC News.
CBC Investigates

Toronto detective stole drugs from active criminal cases, court told

A veteran Toronto homicide detective has admitted to obstructing justice and stealing drugs from two active homicide cases, according to courtroom testimony and police records reviewed by CBC News.
CBC Investigates

Judges have tossed dozens of cases in past 5 years over credibility concerns with police testimony

CBC News reviewed more than 50 criminal cases over the past five years where judges found that police officers had given false or misleading testimony, and the case against the accused fell apart.

Critics call for 'robust' oversight of CBSA following CBC reports on staff misconduct

Advocacy groups are again calling for “robust, independent and external oversight” of the country’s border service following reporting by CBC News on misconduct at the Canada Border Services Agency.
CBC Investigates

Harassment, sexual assault among alleged misconduct by border agents investigated by CBSA

The Canada Border Services Agency investigated 1,200 allegations against its own staff over a two and a half year period starting in January 2016, including accusations of criminal association, excessive force and sexual assault, documents obtained by CBC News through an access to information request show.