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A trans advocate's human rights complaint against Edmonton police was dismissed. She says it's still a win

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Marni Panas launched a complaint against the Edmonton Police Service after 911 operators misgendered her during a 2019 call.

Panas made the call after a friend failed to check in while on a date.

One of the operators, former vice detective David Schening , repeatedly called Panas “sir” and “buddy,” including after being corrected.

Schening continued to make comments after the welfare check had been dispatched, including assuming Panas ’s friend was a sex worker.

Postmedia reached out to EPS for comment but did not hear back by publication time.

Edmonton police 911 operator testifies at human rights hearing into handling trans advocate's call.

Postmedia has not heard back from the Edmonton police about the case.

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