The jury heard about Mr. Vaugeois’ first incident on September 15th, 2015 from a CHEAM Village Employee. She testified that though he was a calm and respectful person, he started to develop an unusual behavior that day. On September 15th, 2015, he had both emotionally and physically traumatized staff and other residents by using strong words and physical violence. She attempted to calm him down by providing distance and space. Later he struck a senior resident as they were getting snacks. The Employee stated that she did not know what to do, and contacted her manager, who in turn called the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Evidence given revealed that there were no specific facility procedures to follow in case of serious incidents.
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The jury heard that no background suspect information is given when calls of this nature are assigned, but the officer is only given a briefing on what had occurred. In Mr. Vaugeois’ case, he had a history of misconduct with the RCMP. Thus, the presence of the RCMP Officer, in uniform, on September 15, 2015, resulted in Mr. Vaugeois becoming more agitated. Mr. Vaugeois was then arrested under the Mental Health Act and was transported to Chilliwack General Hospital where the Officer believed Mr. Vaugeois would get a psychiatric …show more content…
Vaugeois’ second and final incident, which occurred on September 23rd, 2015. Paramedics were called after Mr. Vaugeois incised his own abdomen and was sprayed with pepper spray (OC) during a police exchange. He testified that a primary care ambulance arrived at CHEAM Village before he and his partner did. Although primary care ambulances contain less equipment, he stated that instruments could be transferred from advanced care ambulances and vice-versa. He had also restrained Mr. Vaugeois during his treatment as he was agitated and defensive, and stated that all paramedics are authorized to do so whenever they feel necessary in order to provide an efficient treatment. He also stated that they had the choice of either using muscular injections or an intravenous line depending on the patient’s behavior. The jury heard that Mr. Vaugeois’ went into a cardiac arrest at 7:40 am while treatment continued until 8:20
The jury heard that no background suspect information is given when calls of this nature are assigned, but the officer is only given a briefing on what had occurred. In Mr. Vaugeois’ case, he had a history of misconduct with the RCMP. Thus, the presence of the RCMP Officer, in uniform, on September 15, 2015, resulted in Mr. Vaugeois becoming more agitated. Mr. Vaugeois was then arrested under the Mental Health Act and was transported to Chilliwack General Hospital where the Officer believed Mr. Vaugeois would get a psychiatric …show more content…
Vaugeois’ second and final incident, which occurred on September 23rd, 2015. Paramedics were called after Mr. Vaugeois incised his own abdomen and was sprayed with pepper spray (OC) during a police exchange. He testified that a primary care ambulance arrived at CHEAM Village before he and his partner did. Although primary care ambulances contain less equipment, he stated that instruments could be transferred from advanced care ambulances and vice-versa. He had also restrained Mr. Vaugeois during his treatment as he was agitated and defensive, and stated that all paramedics are authorized to do so whenever they feel necessary in order to provide an efficient treatment. He also stated that they had the choice of either using muscular injections or an intravenous line depending on the patient’s behavior. The jury heard that Mr. Vaugeois’ went into a cardiac arrest at 7:40 am while treatment continued until 8:20