Gov’t introduces legislation to ensure police oversight
Police in Saskatchewan soon won’t be investigating police any longer.
The provincial government on Monday introduced The Police (Serious Incident Response Team) Amendment Act, 2021, which if passed will create a civilian-led independent body to investigate serious incidents involving police officers.
The creation of the SIRT was announced in the budget last Tuesday. It’s expected to start operating in the fall, once staffing and training are completed.
“The Government of Saskatchewan understands the importance of transparent oversight of serious policing incidents,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said in a media release. “The proposed changes are the next step to enhancing police oversight and ensuring public trust.”