Hamilton Police investigating their own

Hamilton Police are investigating two of their own after an alleged altercation between an on-duty officer and an off-duty officer in Hess Village two weeks ago.

The incident happened shortly after police announced plans to bring horse-mounted officers to the Hess Village area, in addition to new surveillance cameras, to deal with their ongoing safety and security concerns in the busy bar district. Earlier this year, Hamilton police went to city council to share concerns about Hess Village.

The incident also raises questions about oversight of police when they investigate themselves.

Division 1 Inspector Warren Korol confirmed last week he is case manager of a criminal investigation into the matter involving an on-duty officer and an off-duty officer that happened in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 25 on George Street, east of Hess Street.

“We are in the early stages of the investigation,” Insp. Korol stated in an email. “There is nothing more to add at this time.”