Cases in which he had no investigative role or responsibility.
Const. Helen Grus faces one charge of disparaging conduct under the Police Services Act. The mock disciplinary hearing is chaired by the retired Police Minister. Chris Renwick.
According to police documents, police allege that between June 2020 and January 2022, Grus acted in a “disobedient manner” when Grus “conducted an unauthorized project” and accessed personal information from nine cases of child deaths or babies. Police say Grouse did not document her participation or findings in the file.
Grouse also faces allegations of interference when police say that in January 2022, she allegedly contacted the father of a dead baby to ask about the mother’s vaccination status against COVID-19. Police say Grouse did not tell the lead detective on the case and was not authorized.
Police say the acts are an offense against the Police Services Act.
Groos first appeared before the disciplinary hearing in August.
On Thursday, Angela Stewart, representing the prosecution, asked for more time to reveal additional information to the defense.
Grus waived legal representation and the hearing was attended by Pam Twining of the Ottawa Police Association.
Stewart says both parties have had discussions, but Twining is waiting for a written offer to send to Grus.
The next step in the hearing process will take place on October 11.
The allegations have not been proven before the hearing.
The Ottawa Police Association says it does not generally comment on an ongoing hearing, but says Const. Groos has the support of the OPA in this difficult and trying time.
St. Grus has been suspended with pay effective February 4, 2022.
