In light of the recent investigation by the Globe and Mail that found 51 percent of sexual assault complaints in Saint John (312 of 617 allegations over five years) are coded as 'unfounded', this petition is asking that the Saint John Police Force launch a review of these cases.

Cases that are coded 'unfounded' mean the police determine there was no crime attempted, and no crime occurred. A precedent for this request has been set by several police forces across the country, including in London, Ontario, where the use of this classification will be investigated.

We demand the same be done in Saint John.