Windsor Police Officer Who Donated $50 to Freedom Convoy Loses Tribunal Appeal

People participate in a Freedom Convoy rally protesting the federal vaccine mandate for truckers and other pandemic restrictions, in Ottawa on Jan. 29, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

The appeal of a Windsor police officer disciplined for donating $50 to the Freedom Convoy in 2022 has been dismissed by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission.

Constable Michael Brisco, who had no prior disciplinary record, was found guilty of discreditable conduct and ordered to forfeit 80 hours in pay following a four-day hearing in March 2023. He filed a Notice of Appeal with the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) last June seeking to challenge the conviction and penalty.