The Saskatoon Police Service terminated three officers following a year-long inquiry. In September 2024, these officers, along with two others, were suspended due to an incident during an off-duty gathering, prompting both internal and external investigations. The dismissed officers include two constables with nine and 10 years of service and a special constable with two years. The other two officers who were suspended returned to work in April 2025.
Police Chief Cam McBride stated, “The actions we’ve taken here today reflect our commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability, and demonstrate that no one is above the expectations of this organization or the trust placed in us by the community.”
During a news conference, McBride mentioned that an internal professional standards investigation has been completed, while a separate external investigation by the province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is still ongoing. SIRT is an independent oversight body that investigates incidents involving serious injury or death in police custody, actions by police officers, or allegations of sexual assault or interpersonal violence.
The suspensions were reportedly linked to a house party in September 2024 hosted by a member of the elite Emergency Response Team. Allegations surfaced that a junior female officer was physically assaulted by a tactical team member at the party. The internal investigation by the Saskatoon Police did not lead to any criminal charges. Furthermore, officers claimed that an invited guest from an outlaw motorcycle gang at the party jeopardized undercover operations, although the police chief denied any compromises to undercover activities.
Chief McBride revealed that officers had worn T-shirts with the slogan #Freeourboys2024 at the police station in December 2024, prompting him to prohibit their use. He expressed confidence that most police service members would support the enforcement of the code of ethics.
In a separate development, a sergeant with 22 years of service who was suspended in February was dismissed in March 2025. McBride stated that it is common not to disclose the outcome of internal disciplinary actions but highlighted the significant public interest in this particular case.
