Chand & Co. provides focused legal services to police officers across Toronto who are facing allegations, complaints, or proceedings arising from their duty to the police service. As dedicated police officer lawyers in Toronto, our office represents officers at every stage of the process, from internal investigations to formal disciplinary hearing proceedings and related litigation.

Our team of experienced lawyers have extensive experience representing police officers in complex matters involving police misconduct, use of force, and alleged charter violations. We understand the realities of policing in Canada and the heightened scrutiny faced by members of the police force. Our role is to ensure that police are treated fairly, that evidence is properly addressed, and that responsible conclusions are reached, particularly in cases where a member of the public is alleged to have been injured, while ensuring that lawful authority is respected.

Police officers operate in high-risk, high-pressure environments where decisions are made in seconds and later reviewed over months or years. A single incident can result in complaint, public complaints, or a referral to the independent police review director, placing an officer’s life, career, and reputation at stake.

Allegations of police misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, assault, or abuse can lead to internal discipline, civil claims, or a lawsuit. In other matters, officers may be accused of discrimination, racial profiling, or breaches of charter rights. Without skilled counsel, these claims can escalate quickly.

Our lawyers are committed to seeking justice by ensuring that the facts are fully examined and that police officers are not unfairly targeted. We work to hold the system accountable while protecting the rights of our clients.

Our police misconduct lawyer services are engaged in such cases as:

• Allegations of police misconduct involving excessive force, or abuse against a person.
• Disciplinary hearing proceedings following a report or file review.
• Accusations of false arrest, unlawful detention, or improper arrest.
• Civil litigation arising from alleged injuries to a victim including maters where a person seeks to sue.
• Claims of negligence, assault, or tort liability.
• Allegations of charter violations, including unlawful searches or detention.
• Matters referred by the independent police review director.

Each complaint is assessed based on the circumstances, the applicable law, and the available evidence. Our office works closely with police officers to determine exposure, explain options, and develop a defence strategy.