What You Need to Know About the Estevan Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

On November 1, 2023, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified about a serious incident involving an officer-involved shooting at the Estevan Police Service (EPS) headquarters. This investigation is an essential part of maintaining accountability within law enforcement.

SIRT's role is to independently investigate situations where someone suffers serious injuries or loses their life related to the actions of on or off-duty police officers. This includes not just shootings but also allegations of violence or misconduct involving police.

The investigation is now complete, and you can read the full public report by visiting this link. It’s a crucial read for anyone interested in understanding how these investigations are conducted and the safeguards that exist to protect communities.

For further information, check out the SIRT’s dedicated page on the Saskatchewan government website.