On June 19, 2019, pursuant to Section 46.1 of the Police Act, ASIRT was directed to enter into an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a female during the attempted apprehension of her by officers of the Calgary Police Service during the execution of a warrant on an apartment. ASIRT’s investigation is now concluded.

The Executive Director’s full report can be accessed online.

On Jan. 31, 2021, pursuant to Section 46.1 of the Police Act, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an interaction between police officers of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and a male individual. The male had gone into medical distress during his arrest on Jan. 31 and ultimately died on Feb. 7. ASIRT’s investigation is now concluded.

The Executive Director’s full report can be accessed online.

ASIRT’s mandate is to effectively, independently and objectively investigate incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.

This release is distributed by the Government of Alberta on behalf of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.