Retaliation is a real risk. British Columbia protects whistleblowers under the Public Interest Disclosure Act (for public sector) and general human rights legislation. To report better:
Even if you aren't going to court, mimic the BC Evidence Act.
In British Columbia, “cheating” falls into distinct categories. Identify which applies to your situation:
In a hypothetical Lyndsay Erwin case: If Lyndsay is a student at UBC, reporting to the Vancouver Police is incorrect. You would report to the UBC Office of the University Counsel.
Weak evidence: “I saw Lyndsay Erwin looking at her phone during the exam.”
Better evidence:
Pro tip for BC residents: BC’s Evidence Act allows digital records as evidence only if you can prove they haven’t been altered. Use timestamped cloud captures (e.g., Google Drive history).
If the search relates to infidelity in a marriage (e.g., "Lyndsay Erwin cheated on her spouse in Kelowna")...