The Saskatoon Police Service has terminated the employment of three officers following a year-long investigation. In September 2024, these officers, along with two others, were suspended due to an incident during an off-duty gathering that prompted both internal and external probes.
The dismissed officers include two constables with nine and ten years of service and a special constable with two years of experience. The remaining two suspended officers resumed their duties in April 2025.
Police Chief Cam McBride emphasized that the actions taken underscore the organization’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability. He stated that nobody is exempt from meeting the expectations of the community or the organization.
During a news conference, McBride disclosed that while an internal professional standards investigation has been completed, an external inquiry by the province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is still ongoing. SIRT is an independent body that investigates incidents involving serious injury or death in police custody, actions by police officers, or allegations of sexual assault or violence involving the police.
The suspensions originated from a house party in September 2024 hosted by a member of the Emergency Response Team. Allegations surfaced that a junior female officer was physically assaulted at the party by a tactical team member. The internal investigation by the Saskatoon Police did not lead to any criminal charges, with McBride refraining from speculating on the outcome of SIRT’s investigation.
Moreover, officers claimed that an individual affiliated with an outlaw motorcycle gang was present at the party, potentially jeopardizing undercover police operations. McBride clarified that although he believes no undercover activities were compromised, the police service has revised its conflict of interest policy to prevent officers from associating with individuals deemed undesirable that pose risks to the officers or the police service.
Regarding police morale, McBride addressed an incident where some officers wore T-shirts with the slogan #Freeourboys2024, which he prohibited. He expressed confidence that the majority of the police service members would support the enforcement of ethical standards.
In a separate development, a sergeant with 22 years of service, suspended in February, was dismissed in March 2025. McBride noted that it is typical not to disclose the outcomes of internal disciplinary matters but cited significant public interest as the reason for the transparency in this case.