Regina Police Chief Lorilee Davies has publicly addressed findings that one of her officers committed serious privacy violations by improperly accessing a police database dozens of times.
Officer Conducted 67 Unauthorized Searches
The Office of the Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) released a report on December 11, 2025, detailing the misconduct. According to the report, a 10-year constable with the Regina Police Service (RPS) inappropriately accessed the personal information of six Regina citizens a total of 67 times between 2021 and 2023.
The affected individuals included the officer's former partner, that partner's sibling, the former partner's previous partner, and other individuals. Chief Davies confirmed in a written statement that none of the searches were conducted for legitimate work purposes.
Investigation and Disciplinary Measures
The RPS Professional Standards Unit first became aware of a potential privacy breach in the summer of 2024, prompting a formal internal investigation. The police service subsequently notified both the affected parties and the OIPC.
"The officer acknowledged his actions, and took full responsibility for what he had done," stated Chief Davies. The disciplinary outcome for the constable included a one-day suspension without pay. In addition to the suspension, the officer has completed extra training focused on ethics, accountability, and privacy.
He will also be subject to random audits for a minimum of two years as part of the corrective measures. The RPS stated that the discipline was determined based on factors including The Police Act 1990 and relevant case law.
Chief Emphasizes Accountability and Public Trust
In her response, Chief Davies underscored the gravity of the breach and its impact on community trust. "I understand deeply the responsibility we have to the public, and the expectations of the public rightfully include a higher standard of conduct for us," Davies said.
She added, "This officer, in doing this, failed to meet not only our expectations, but those of our community. We know that public trust is crucial to us being able to serve the community." The chief's statement aims to reinforce accountability within the service following the critical findings from the privacy commissioner.
