Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is an independent, civilian-led unit responsible for investigating serious incidents involving: municipal police, RCMP officers, or special constables in Saskatchewan
SIRT is called to investigate when someone dies or is seriously injured while in police custody or as a result of a police officer's actions. SIRT also investigates allegations of sexual assault or interpersonal violence involving police officers.
For the latest updates on SIRT investigations, check the News and Media section for news releases, or follow SIRT on X (formerly Twitter).
1. SIRT Investigation Process
SIRT's mandate is to increase public confidence in Saskatchewan's police services by ensuring accountability and transparency. SIRT's mandate includes both on-duty and off-duty actions of municipal police officers, RCMP and special constables including Conservation Officers and Highway Patrol Officer. As an independent, civilian-led organization, SIRT will ensure that all investigations are impartial and conducted to the same standard as any Criminal Code investigation.
All SIRT investigations are overseen by a civilian executive director, who is empowered to appoint investigators and gather other resources necessary to achieve SIRT's mandate.
2. Indigenous Representation
For any case involving an Indigenous affected person, SIRT will appoint a First Nations or Métis community liaison. The liaison’s role is to assist with the investigation, which may include facilitating contact with the affected person and/or their family during the investigation, acting as an adviser on community interactions, or reviewing the completed investigation.
3. Public Reports
SIRT will release Public Reports within 90 days of all investigations ending. The reports state what happened and explain the final decision on the file, including whether or not charges have been laid.