Const. Calvin Au, an off-duty Toronto police officer, has been found guilty of assault after using excessive force during a Kijiji deal gone wrong involving a fake Apple watch. Although his actions were condemned by Superior Court Justice Jennifer Woollcombe, no direct correlation was established between Au's actions and the subsequent death of Chadd Facey. The judge imposed a suspended sentence, probation, and a weapons ban, emphasizing the need for deterrence in policing standards and training.
"...her sentence which also includes a weapons prohibition for three years may affect Au's employment as a police officer. But she said some level of deterrence was necessary..."
"...he had police training and experience in de-escalation and could and should have tried to calm the situation through his words..."
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