Between June 2020 and January 2022, Grus was responsible for nine child or infant death cases in which she did not act as an investigator. is said to have accessed
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Investigators with the Professional Standards Division of the Ottawa Police Service allege Const. Helen Grus committed a discreditable act when she undertook a private investigative project to find out the vaccination status of parents whose infants and children died.
June 2020 Between May and January 2022, Grus is said to have accessed nine child or infant death cases in which she did not play a role in the investigation. On 30 January 2022, Grus also contacted the father of the deceased baby to inquire about her COVID-19 vaccination status of her mother without the knowledge of the lead investigator. , allegedly directly obstructing an investigation into her infant death.
The charges against Grus were presented in evidence at a disciplinary hearing Monday morning, but she has yet to file a petition. Grus has also been notified of increased penalties. This means that if she is found guilty of dishonorable conduct, the service may seek her dismissal or demotion as a penalty.
Grus is a detective in the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Division, but she has been suspended since February 4, 2022.
After the sudden or unexpected death of an infant or child, the Office of the Chief Coroner shall investigate to determine the cause of death and to prevent similar deaths in the future. make recommendations frequently.Police investigate such deaths, but their investigations are focused on determining whether the crime played a role.
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