Veteran Vancouver police sergeant demoted, suspended for sexual harassment

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has ordered that a Vancouver police sergeant be demoted and suspended without pay for 20 days after admitting he sent inappropriate sexualized messages to female students and fellow officers.A public hearing into discreditable conduct allegations against Sgt. Keiron McConnell concluded Tuesday in downtown Vancouver, with the adjudicator also recommending the department adopt a “stand alone” policy and training to eradicate workplace sexual harassment. Retired judge Carol Baird Ellan ruled that McConnell, who will be demoted to first-class constable, will also be required to take counselling and training on proper workplace boundaries with women.