A complete investigation into Canada's judicial system may be the outcome of an assault allegation levied against two city police officers by Calgarian Juan Melendez, if the group backing his case has its way.

Don Wise, a spokesperson for the Latin American Community Association, says the group is planning a strategy to look at the way police officers in Canada wield their powers, even though Crown prosecutors said last week they won't pursue criminal charges against the officers involved in the Melendez incident.

Melendez still faces two criminal charges stemming from the incident, that took place last Aug. 17.

Wise said the community association is developing a strategy they hope will enable an investigation into the way police officers in Canada utilize their power.

"I've said over and over again, what's really going on here is a perversion of justice. (Police) are trumping up charges to justify beating up people," Wise said.

"There's nothing out of the ordinary or unusual about this case. It's not only to visible minorities, but poor white people as well."

Melendez claims he was beaten up by two undercover Calgary police officers while he was walking near his Victoria Park home. He claims they showed no identification, so he fought back against the arrest, and was subsequently beaten up by the officers.

The officers were reportedly working on an investigation into prostitution in the area, targeting "johns."

Wise said the only charges Melendez faces relate to assaulting the officers andresisting arrest.

Late last month, the Crown prosecutor's office in Edmonton decided not to charge the officers involved in the incident, saying "there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction against any police officer in this case."

Wise said an investigation is needed into the way police officers in Canada use their power in light of the charges being dropped.

He said the judicial system is set up in a way that disempowers poor people and minorities from fighting criminal charges against them, especially when they relate to assaults against officers.

"We're up against eight or 10 crisply uniformed officers in court versus one minority immigrant . . . We don't have any confidence. We want a review of the whole judicial system," Wise said.

"That may sound like a lofty goal, but we're working on a strategy."

Wise said the group plans on revealing its strategy in the next few weeks.

The officers still face an internal investigation into any potential police misconduct.

Melendez pleaded not guilty to the charges against him last month, and will appear in court again on June 15.