Daniel Behiels, an Edmonton police detective, faces a disciplinary hearing for allegedly leaking confidential information to the media. The case, which has dragged on for over four years, raises questions about Behiels role as a whistleblower or a loose cannon. Behiels lawyers argue he was following his moral compass by exposing alleged corruption within the police service and with a known criminal, Shah. However, the police chiefs lawyer disputes the whistleblower label, citing rumors and an investigation that found no wrongdoing. Behiels admitted to the leaks in a letter and was suspended, with his pay revoked. The presiding officer is expected to make a decision early next year, which will set a significant precedent for handling internal disclosures of alleged wrongdoing.
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