Former Saskatoon Police Officer Receives Conditional Discharge for Assault at 2024 Party
A former Saskatoon Police Service constable has been granted a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to assaulting a female coworker at a house party in September 2024. Dylan Kemp, who was dismissed from the police service in September 2025, appeared in Saskatoon provincial court on Thursday, where he offered a public apology to the victim.
Details of the Assault Incident
According to court proceedings, the assault occurred during a pool and hot tub party hosted by Kemp at his residence on September 14, 2024. The victim, a special constable with the Saskatoon Police Service, attended the event with her husband. Crown prosecutor Chris Browne presented an agreed statement of facts detailing the events of that evening.
Browne described how Kemp became extremely intoxicated during the party, behaving in a loud and aggressive manner. The incident escalated when the victim went inside the house to use the bathroom. Kemp approached her, placed his hand over her throat, and asked her "if she liked it." The victim responded by hitting Kemp in the chest area, after which he grabbed her wrist.
The altercation continued as both individuals fell onto a couch, with the victim eventually kicking Kemp off her. Later, when they returned outside, Kemp made comments about how the woman could fight and expressed a desire to "show everyone." After she pushed him away when he got too close, the two ended up on the ground where Kemp wrapped his legs around her waist.
The situation reached its most serious point when Kemp followed the victim to a firepit where she had gone to find her husband. He grabbed her again, and during this third physical confrontation, Kemp struck the victim in the nose, causing it to bleed. The woman and her husband left the party immediately afterward.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Judge Morris Baniak accepted a joint submission from the Crown and defense, granting Kemp a 12-month conditional discharge. This means that if Kemp successfully abides by his court-ordered conditions for the next year, he will not have a criminal record.
The conditions imposed on Kemp include:
- Complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol
- Participation in counseling programs
- No contact with the victim
During his court appearance, Kemp stated that he has not consumed alcohol since the incident occurred. He also revealed that he had been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder at the time of the assault and had been using alcohol to cope with work-related stress and trauma from that summer.
Aftermath and Apology
The victim sustained visible injuries from the assault, including a black eye and bruising on her right wrist. These injuries were noticed by a coworker the following Monday, which prompted an investigation into the incident. The victim did not attend court proceedings or submit a victim impact statement.
Kemp addressed the court directly, acknowledging that he had invited the woman to his home for what was supposed to be an evening of "safety and enjoyment." He stated, "That's not what happened that night unfortunately," expressing remorse for his actions. Browne noted that Kemp had reached out to the victim after the incident to apologize, describing himself as "embarrassed" by his behavior.
The case highlights the serious consequences of off-duty misconduct for law enforcement professionals and the legal system's approach to addressing such incidents while considering factors like mental health and rehabilitation.
