Post by IAMCAPER on Jan 19, 2007 13:52:08 GMT -4
A seven-year member of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service was suspended indefinitely Monday after being charged with assaulting his wife.
Const. Clayton Thomas Burt, 35, of Pero Street, Sydney Mines, is now scheduled to appear in provincial court March 6 to enter pleas to charges of assault and uttering threats in connection with a weekend assault at his home.
According to information filed with the provincial court, Burt is alleged to have committed the assault between Jan. 1 and Jan. 14 while the threats are alleged to have been uttered between May 2006 and January 2007.
Police spokesperson Insp. Myles Burke said in accordance with the provisions of the Nova Scotia Police Act, Burt is suspended with pay for the first 60 days after which the payments cease. Also, said Burke, a special investigator was to be appointed Monday to handle an internal review of the case.
The internal review is likely to be completed prior to Burt making his first court appearance and can include recommendations for discipline including dismissal. A final decision on Burt’s future with the regional force now rests with Chief Edgar MacLeod.
The police officer has been released on a host of conditions including turning in his gun and all other firearms. He is to refrain from alcohol and illegal drugs and is not to have contact with 12 named individuals including his wife.
Burke said police were called to the Burt home shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday after receiving a 911 call for assistance. There was no indication of anyone requiring hospitalization or medical treatment.
Prior to his suspension, Burt was working in the Central Division on general patrols.
“We have a policy of zero tolerance on these kinds of matters,” said Burke, noting MacLeod has given his officers strict warnings about such matters.
“The chief has made this issue a top priority for both officers and the community,” said Burke.
Const. Clayton Thomas Burt, 35, of Pero Street, Sydney Mines, is now scheduled to appear in provincial court March 6 to enter pleas to charges of assault and uttering threats in connection with a weekend assault at his home.
According to information filed with the provincial court, Burt is alleged to have committed the assault between Jan. 1 and Jan. 14 while the threats are alleged to have been uttered between May 2006 and January 2007.
Police spokesperson Insp. Myles Burke said in accordance with the provisions of the Nova Scotia Police Act, Burt is suspended with pay for the first 60 days after which the payments cease. Also, said Burke, a special investigator was to be appointed Monday to handle an internal review of the case.
The internal review is likely to be completed prior to Burt making his first court appearance and can include recommendations for discipline including dismissal. A final decision on Burt’s future with the regional force now rests with Chief Edgar MacLeod.
The police officer has been released on a host of conditions including turning in his gun and all other firearms. He is to refrain from alcohol and illegal drugs and is not to have contact with 12 named individuals including his wife.
Burke said police were called to the Burt home shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday after receiving a 911 call for assistance. There was no indication of anyone requiring hospitalization or medical treatment.
Prior to his suspension, Burt was working in the Central Division on general patrols.
“We have a policy of zero tolerance on these kinds of matters,” said Burke, noting MacLeod has given his officers strict warnings about such matters.
“The chief has made this issue a top priority for both officers and the community,” said Burke.
