Vernon RCMP officer accused of 'discreditable conduct'

A Vernon RCMP constable stands accused of discreditable conduct. Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Const. Shaun Miranda is alleged to have behaved in a manner that is likely to discredit the RCMP, a contravention of the RCMP Code of Conduct. No details have been made public about what the police officer is alleged to have done or when the alleged behaviour took place. The Vernon police officer is facing a single allegation of discreditable conduct and a hearing in front of the RCMP Conduct Board has been scheduled for August. It's unclear how long Const. Miranda has been in the RCMP or whether he's been suspended awaiting the hearing. READ MORE: BC man sues police watchdog over report into Vernon murder https://infotel.ca/newsitem/bc-man-sues-police-watchdog-over-report-into-vernon-murder/it108872 In 2021, Const. Miranda, along with 150 other officers, was formally recognized for his exceptional efforts in saving lives by using Naloxone. RCMP members are subject to the RCMP Code of Conduct both on and off duty, and contraventions can have lasting consequences if allegations are established. Officers can face dismissal, suspension and lost wages if allegations are established. Much like the court process, RCMP Conduct hearings are open to the public. To contact a reporter for this story, email Ben Bulmer mailto:bbulmer@infonews.ca  or call (250) 309-5230 or email the editor mailto:news@infonews.ca . You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom mailto:tips@infonews.ca  and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. SUBSCRIBE to our awesome newsletter here https://infotel.ca/newsletter .