Handling of officer's sex assault case criticized by police union in wake of cop's death

The president of the Vancouver Police Union says a sexual assault case involving two Central Saanich Police Services officers was handled incorrectly. In a letter obtained by Global News, Ralph Kaisers said the “tragic loss” of Matthew Ball followed statements that could have undermined “the presumption of innocence.” Police sources say Ball, 43, died by suicide Tuesday afternoon. Ball and Ryan Johnston were charged with one count of sexual assault in connection with an investigation into allegations the two officers separately had unlawful sexual contact with a woman they met while on duty. Catherine Urquhart reports B.C.'s police watchdog has now taken over the investigation into the Ball's death. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10926110/vancouver-police-union-officer-sex-assault-case/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Crime #CentralSaanich #Police