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Three Saskatoon police officers have been fired after the force deemed them “unsuitable for police service.”
According to a statement released on social media by the Saskatoon Police Service, the three officers – two constables with nine and 10 years on the force and a special constable who had been with the force for two years – were among five officers who were suspended following “an off-duty gathering in September 2024.”
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The other two suspended officers returned to work after an investigation, the police service added.
“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,” Police Chief Cam McBride said in the statement.
“The decision to dismiss a police officer is never made lightly, but is necessary when the conduct falls short of the standards our community expects and deserves.”
According to police, the professional standards investigation has concluded, but “one aspect of the incident” is under investigation by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, a provincial police oversight agency.
The team’s mandate is to investigate cases where someone dies or is seriously injured by a police officer or while in police custody, along with allegations of sexual assault or interpersonal violence involving officers.
While the team typically issues a news release when it begins an investigation, no public statements were issued in this case.
According to the Saskatoon Police Service, three other officers were suspended due to unrelated investigations in November, January and February.
“A 22-year Sergeant suspended in November 2024, was dismissed in March 2025. Two other investigations are ongoing and the members remain suspended,” the police force added.
Officers who have been fired have the right to appeal under The Police Act, 1990, McBride noted.
“We know that public trust is rooted in transparency, and we are committed to sharing the conclusion of the ongoing investigations and appeal processes when they are concluded,” the police chief said.
The police service is expected to release more information on the firings at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.
