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An Ottawa police officer charged with multiple crimes against women in the largest criminal case against a local police officer has been granted bail.

Const. Eric Post, 47, stands charged by detectives in the sexual assault unit of his own force with 32 crimes against seven women. Detectives have maintained, though, that there are concerns that more complainants could come forward with allegations.

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The criminal allegations against him include two counts of sexual assault, pointing a firearm, multiple counts of criminal harassment and forcible confinement. Post is alleged to have met several of the women on dating sites and to have peddled his position as a police office in doing so.

Bail was set at $50,000. The evidence heard at Wednesday’s hearing is covered by a publication ban.

Post has been held in custody at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre since his arrest on Sept. 19. He will remain there until Thursday when he will be fitted with an ankle bracelet that will electronically monitor his movements. He must wear it at all times. Post will be on house arrest at his own home with his mother, who acted as his surety. He is only permitted to leave the house for medical emergencies or appointments or to attend his children’s school or activities, but still must be in the presence of his mother.