Police officer from British Columbia (B.C.) testifies about expressing annoyances through group chats in the context of their work.
In Richmond, B.C., Constable Philip Dick is currently undergoing a code-of-conduct hearing, scheduled for the remainder of this week. The officer, along with Constables Ian Solven and Mersad Mesbah, faces potential dismissal over alleged discreditable conduct for their comments in group chats.
According to reports, Constable Dick has made comments that included stereotypes about Asian drivers, slurs about gay people, and inappropriate remarks about Crown prosecutors. The comments in the group chats also allegedly included sexist, racist, and homophobic language targeting other police officers and members of the public.
Constable Dick has testified that he maintains professionalism and control during his police work. However, he admitted that he regrets using the term 'goldfish,' which later morphed into a nickname for Asian people. He stated that he did not intend it to be derogatory or malicious, but understood that it was inappropriate.
The three officers being investigated have not been publicly named. Prosecutors declined to charge a homeless person in a related case, despite the individual later breaching his conditions. The case involved an incident where the homeless person spat in the face of a city hall employee.
Constable Dick expressed frustration over charges not being laid in certain cases, including one where an officer was injured. During cross-examination, a lawyer with the RCMP conduct authority asked Constable Dick if he learned that reputation can take years to build but can be lost in an instant. Constable Dick agreed that reputation can indeed be lost in an instant.
Constable Dick believed the group chat with fellow officers was a safe and private space to share freely with friends and colleagues. However, the allegations against him have brought this belief into question.
This report was first published on September 17, 2025. The outcome of the code-of-conduct hearing for Constable Dick is yet to be determined. The RCMP has stated that it is committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and behaviour, and that any allegations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated.
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