Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has cleared RCMP officers of any wrongdoing after a man died while in police custody. The incident occurred earlier this year, prompting a mandatory investigation by the civilian oversight body.
Investigation Details
SIRT concluded that the officers involved acted within their legal authority and followed proper procedures. The man's death was determined to be not caused by police actions. The report noted that the individual had pre-existing medical conditions that contributed to the fatal outcome.
Background of the Case
The man was taken into custody following a disturbance call. He became unresponsive shortly after being placed in a holding cell. Emergency medical services were called, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
SIRT's mandate is to investigate incidents involving serious injury or death that may have resulted from police actions. The team reviewed video footage, witness statements, and medical records before reaching its conclusion.
The family of the deceased has expressed disappointment with the findings, stating they believe more could have been done to prevent the tragedy. SIRT emphasized that no evidence of criminal conduct was found.
