Chatham-Kent police have been cleared by the province's Special Investigations Unit following the drowning death of a 29-year-old man earlier this year.
On April 6, officers responded to Wallace St. in Wallaceburg for a report of a suspicious person.
When the police arrived, two suspects fled on foot and jumped into the Sydenham River — officers went into the water as well to assist.
One suspect managed to swim to safety, but the other disappeared under the water — his body was recovered the following day.
An investigation has determined the officers involved did not commit a criminal offence during the incident.
The SIU is called when there is a death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault involving police.