The Alberta RCMP say it is standing behind it's member who got into a brawl with two women — including a Red Deer lawyer — after a traffic stop in Red Deer..The lawyer's firm issued a statement Monday night alleging police brutality.."The RCMP issued a media release with reference to the events that day and the charges that relate and we also provided a general rundown of what took place. That hasn't changed. The RCMP stands by that original," Cpl. Troy Savinkoff from the Alberta RCMP told the Western Standard on Tuesday.."Now I understand that there's a counter argument being made. If the individuals involved do have concerns about excessive force and so forth, there is a procedure for them to follow.".Innisfail RCMP was contacted by the Albertan for a comment on the allegations.."Staff Sgt. Ian Ihme, the detachment commander, defended his police officer’s conduct," the Albertan reported..“I viewed the in-car camera video from that incident, and I believe our member acted lawfully, professionally and with restraint given the difficult circumstances he was placed in,” said Ihme.. Laura Phypers after traffic stopLaura Phypers after traffic stop .READ MORE: Red Deer lawyer charged after Mounties say she violently tried to defend alleged drunk driver.Laura Phypers, a Red Deer lawyer, was charged with attacking the RCMP officer and uttering threats..But Phypers law firm said the RCMP officer was to blame when they over-reacted to the situation..The drama began Saturday when a Mountie from the Innisfail RCMP was conducting patrols near the Innisfail Hospital and observed a speeding black truck drive through a stop sign..Police say a traffic stop was initiated and a subsequent investigation ensued as the driver was suspected of being impaired by alcohol.. Laura Phypers after traffic stopLaura Phypers after traffic stop ."The driver and passenger were both intoxicated, belligerent and verbally aggressive with the officer," the Alberta RCMP stated.."The driver was arrested for refusing to provide a breath sample but refused to exit the vehicle. When police attempted to remove the driver, the passenger grabbed the driver to prevent her from being arrested.".The driver was eventually removed from the vehicle. The passenger exited the vehicle and approached police in a fighting stance and threatened the member’s life, said the RCMP.."The driver physically assaulted the member while he was attempting to bring both suspects under control," the Alberta RCMP said.
