VPD officer faces hearing for pushing disabled woman

A disciplinary hearing is scheduled to begin Wednesday for a Vancouver police officer whopushed a disabled woman to the groundtwo years ago.

A surveillance video shows Const. Taylor Robinson shoving Sandy Davidsen on a Hastings Street sidewalk in June 2010, then walking away with two other Vancouver police members.

Davidsen suffers from multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

"Ive never even received an apology from the officer for being pushed down," said Davidsen. "Id like to see him receive more than just a slap on the wrist for what hes done."

In December 2010, Crown Counselapproved assault charges against Robinson. However, the charges were later stayed and he was ordered to complete an alternative measures program.

Earlier this year, Robinson was found to be in abuse of authority and neglect of duty.

Scott Bernstein, Davidsens lawyer, said he hoped Const. Robinson would be suspended for a number of days.

"He should have to partake in mandatory training that would teach him how to deal properly with people with disabilities," said Bernstein.

Adecision isnotexpected for several weeks.