samona, delilah & myself spoke about some of the things we have seen at P.O.W.E.R. (@policeoversight.ca) as District 5 was created and FIFA approached in @theguardian.com:
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Today is the first game of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver. But in the city’s Downtown Eastside, the lead up to the games has meant a increase in police violence & displacement. A community watchdog group has been keeping track. My first for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
VicPD officer Chris Kayiatos worked on Pandora Avenue “Beat Team” while under investigation for sexual assault
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In the Downtown Eastside neighborhood nearby BC Place, advocates have noted tactics and displacement that are putting lives at risk.• World Cup newsletter | Daily podcast | Download the appOn a brisk afternoon...
In the Downtown Eastside neighborhood nearby BC Place, advocates have noted tactics and displacement that are putting lives at risk
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VicPD were made aware of the allegation against Kayiatos in April 2025, according to chief Fiona Wilson. Kayiatos continued to work until he was suspended with pay in May 2026.
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Today is the first game of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver. But in the city’s Downtown Eastside, the lead up to the games has meant a increase in police violence & displacement. A community watchdog group has been keeping track. My first for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
In the Downtown Eastside neighborhood nearby BC Place, advocates have noted tactics and displacement that are putting lives at risk
VicPD were made aware of the allegation against Kayiatos in April 2025, according to chief Fiona Wilson. Kayiatos continued to work until he was suspended with pay in May 2026.
