[blackbart.223]

"Police Chief Mike Navarre said a member of the media, whom he would not name, asked McConnell to verify an address, and because the request was for a non-law enforcement matter, her searching computer records violated regulations.

Is she fired or fined? Or it it a worthless sanction?

[CanaGuy]

Is she fired or fined?

Well, good question. Here’s how it would work in socialist Canada if she were in a union up here. She would be put on probation for 2 weeks. Then her position would be declared redundant and closed, which is the only way to get rid of someone without the hassle. The union would contest the “layoff” and then she’d “bump” into another job in the same department at twice the salary. Meanwhile, her old position would be reopened, since they would change the job description, allowing them to refill a position that was declared redundant. Nothing would happen up here....you just can’t fire someone for a mistake, because it’s probably not their fault, really.