A British Columbia RCMP officer has been immediately dismissed from the force after a scathing review of his conduct. The officer, Const. Mersad Mesbah, was found to have betrayed his oath by repeatedly posting vulgar, sexualized, and deeply offensive comments on police computers and within a private chat group with colleagues.
The adjudicator, Louise Morel, delivered a damning assessment, stating Mesbah “abandoned several of the essential core values of the force.” His actions demonstrated a clear failure to uphold integrity, respect, and compassion – qualities deemed non-negotiable for a member of the RCMP.
Over a period of two and a half years, Mesbah authored 34 inappropriate comments, primarily on police mobile computers. These weren’t isolated incidents, but a sustained pattern of discourteous and discreditable behavior, according to the findings.
While Mesbah admitted to only four comments being truly problematic, Morel emphasized the gravity of the overall misconduct. She expressed disbelief that he hadn’t recognized the unprofessional, offensive, and potentially damaging nature of his words over such an extended timeframe.
The officer had been suspended with pay since July 2021, ironically spending more time sidelined than actively serving. The protracted code of conduct proceedings stretched from February to November 2025, highlighting the complexity of the case.
The messages revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior, including obscene descriptions and derogatory observations about female officers. One particularly egregious comment involved racially profiling an individual during a traffic stop.
A mobile data terminal entry detailed a shockingly callous remark about a domestic violence complainant, expressing a wish for their death. Morel underscored that the comments were filled with profanities, obscenities, and vulgarities, deliberately demeaning both colleagues and the public.
The investigation stemmed from a complaint filed in 2021 by a colleague who was disturbed by the sexist, racist, and harassing nature of the comments directed at him, other officers, and members of the public.
Mesbah offered apologies, claiming he used the chats to vent frustrations and never intended to cause harm. While Morel acknowledged the sincerity of his remorse, she determined that his positive employment history and references were ultimately overshadowed by the severity of his misconduct.
Morel concluded that Mesbah knowingly disregarded his oath to serve and protect, instead choosing to degrade those he was sworn to help. This, she stated, constituted a fundamental violation of public trust, justifying his immediate dismissal.
This case is part of a larger investigation involving three Coquitlam RCMP officers. One officer resigned in December, while proceedings against another are scheduled to conclude next month, revealing a troubling culture within the detachment.
The details emerged as a trial began for three men accused of the violent murder of an elderly couple in Abbotsford, raising questions about systemic failures and the potential for escalating violence when trust in authority is eroded.
