Mandate. The mandate of the SIU is to maintain confidence in Ontario's police services by assuring the public that police actions resulting in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault are subjected to rigorous, independent investigations.
Does the SIU have the power to lay criminal charges?
The SIU is the first of its kind in Canada, and Ontario remains one of the few places worldwide that has an independent civilian agency with the power to both investigate and charge officials with a criminal offence.
What does SIU mean in police terms?
Special Investigation Units (SIU) investigate suspected insurance fraud. Some US states require insurance companies to maintain an SIU to conduct business in those states.
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