Windsor police inspector charged with discreditable conduct

A high-ranking member of the Windsor Police Service has been charged with discreditable conduct.

Windsor police announced Wednesday that Insp. Ed Armstrong is facing repercussions under the Police Services Act.

Details have not been released about the specific accusation against Armstrong. Windsor police said it relates to Armstrong being accused of "acting in a manner that has the potential to bring disrepute to and undermine public confidence in the Windsor Police Service."

Insp. Ed Armstrong of Windsor police. (Windsor Police Service)

Windsor police reportedly learned of allegations of misconduct by Armstrong last year, then requested a comprehensive investigation by Peel Regional Police.

The involvement of an outside organization was necessary "to ensure a transparent and impartial process," Windsor police stated.

According to Windsor police, Armstrong's case is not related to the recent announcement by the province's Special Investigations Unit. The SIU said this week that a Windsor police officer is the subject of multiple sexual assault allegations dating back to 2011.

Insp. Ed Armstrong of Windsor police (far right) with Chief of Windsor police Jason Bellaire (left), Insp. Marc LeSage of Anishinabek police, and Sgt. Kristina Stannard of Windsor police. (Windsor Police Service)

Armstrong has been a Windsor police officer for more than 25 years. His decorated career includes 10 years with the Emergency Services Unit — the Windsor police tactical team — including a leadership role on the team.

Armstrong became Windsor's first Black staff sergeant in 2020, and first Black inspector in 2021.

The status of inspector at WPS is only outranked by superintendents, deputy chiefs, and the chief.

Windsor police said Armstrong is currently reassigned to "alternate duties," pending the outcome of the proceedings under the Police Services Act.

Windsor police said no further comment or information will be released at this time.