Episode Description — Edmonton Officer Kicks Head Like a SoccerBall

In this episode of PoliceAccountability Files, Special Ed examines the case of18-year-old Pacey Dumas, who suffered severe brain injuries after anEdmonton police officer kicked him in the head during an arrest. Awitness described the kick as being “as if you’re kickinga soccer ball.”

The episode examines the ASIRTinvestigation, its criticism of the officer's actions, the Crown'sdecision not to prosecute, and Dumas's subsequent legal effortsseeking accountability. It also explores the difficult questionssurrounding police use of force, Indigenous communities, and whetherCanada's accountability systems provide meaningful answers whenserious injuries occur during police encounters.

Episode Description — My Arrest by the Cold Lake RCMP

In this episode of PoliceAccountability Files, Special Ed examines his account of anarrest by the Cold Lake RCMP after he was filming from a publicsidewalk. The episode explores the alleged identification demand,vehicle search, medication issue, detention, and subsequent policecomplaint.

It also looks at Charterrights, police accountability, body-camera evidence, and thequestions surrounding independent oversight when a citizenalleges police misconduct. The Cold Lake RCMP is the local detachmentserving the community and surrounding area.

Episode Description — Calgary Officer Charged With AggravatedAssault

In this episode of PoliceAccountability Files, Special Ed examines the Calgary policeshooting that led to Constable Christopher Huggins being charged withaggravated assault and careless use of a firearmfollowing an ASIRT investigation. The episode explores the 2022parkade incident, the attempted de-escalation, the shooting, and thecriminal charges that followed.

We also examine the Crown's decisionto stay both charges in February 2026, and what thatmeans for police accountability when an officer investigated andcharged over a serious use-of-force incident remains an active memberof the Calgary Police Service.

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