Police Constable Jasdeep Rekhi: Anti-Violence Case Study

• On May 8, 2016, Police Constable Jasdeep Rekhi (8950) was working in a uniform capacity assigned to Toronto Anti-Violence Strategy Unit. At approximately 8:30 P.M., the Officer was riding a Police bicycle Northbound on Carroll Avenue North of Matilda Street. At the time, the Officer was riding downhill and was approaching a sharp corner, the Officer applied the front brakes of the bicycle which caused him to lose his balance and fall to the ground. While attempting to protect himself, the Officer used his right elbow in front of his face resulting in the elbow striking the pavement. The Officer was able to continue riding for a few hours but started to experience soreness and swelling in his right elbow. The Officer reported the incident