The Regina Police Service (RPS) has charged Constable Clinton Duquette under Saskatchewan's Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP) for inappropriately accessing personal information. Duquette, a 10-year veteran of the force, is accused of snooping into the records of six individuals on 67 separate occasions between 2021 and 2023.
Details of the Allegations
According to a report from Saskatchewan's Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) released in December 2025, Duquette used internal police databases to access the personal information of six citizens without authorization. The affected individuals included his former partner, the former partner's sibling, the former partner's previous partner, and others. The IPC investigation was triggered by an internal RPS probe that was subsequently reported to the commissioner.
Legal Consequences
The charge against Duquette is not under the Criminal Code but under LAFOIP. If convicted, he faces a maximum fine of $50,000 or up to one year in jail, as stated in an RPS news release. The attorney general of Saskatchewan consented to the prosecution after a recommendation from the IPC.
Previously, Duquette received a one-day unpaid suspension, mandatory training, and is subject to ongoing random audits. RPS Chief Lorilee Davies expressed acceptance of the attorney general's direction, emphasizing the importance of police accountability and public trust. Duquette is scheduled to appear in court in June 2025.
Broader Implications
This case highlights the serious consequences for privacy breaches by law enforcement. The RPS has committed to improving processes and oversight to meet public expectations. The incident serves as a reminder that unauthorized access to personal data is a violation of trust and can lead to significant penalties.
