In a detailed investigation report, Special Investigations Unit Director Joseph Martino concluded that there were no reasonable grounds to believe that the Peel Region officer committed a crime during the arrest of Peter Campbell, who was in a mental health crisis. The examination of the officer's actions, including the method of restraint used, indicated that the use of force was appropriate given the situation they were facing in the early hours of April 2, 2023.
Martino highlighted the challenges faced by the responding officers when they arrived to find Campbell in a precarious state. He was naked, unresponsive, and bleeding from wounds sustained from rolling in glass, which was critical information impacting the officers' decisions and actions. Witness accounts confirmed that Campbell had a history of mental health issues and substance use, necessitating immediate intervention during his episode, which ultimately led to the tragic outcome.
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