Five Saskatoon police officers have been suspended with pay following an undisclosed off-duty incident that took place in mid-September.
Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride confirmed the suspensions but declined to provide specific details, citing the ongoing investigation. "This is unusual and hasn't happened for some time," McBride said, without revealing the nature of the incident or the ranks of the suspended officers.
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has initiated an internal review, while the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is also conducting an independent investigation. SIRT is a civilian-led unit that handles serious cases involving police officers in Saskatchewan.
A SIRT spokesperson said the unit is unable to comment on the matter while the investigation remains open.
More details are expected to be released once the internal review and SIRT investigation are complete.