Regional police officer of York alleged in alleged sexual attack in 2023

The province’s police guard has accused a York regional police officer with sexual harassment arising from an incident about two years ago.

The Special Investigation Unit says it was notified by the police service in February 2024 of the alleged crimes committed in Vauan in December 2023.

After an investigation, SIU has accused a male police officer with a count of sexual harassment and a count of violation of trust.

The provincial Watchdog said in a statement, “SIU delayed this news release, which announced allegations against the officer as due to concerns about the possible impact on the complainant’s mental health, due to public disclosure of allegations.”

SIU did not reveal the name of the officer in the question due to concerns that it could result in the identity of the complainant.

The officer appeared in the court on 24 June and registered a second attendance on 16 September.

SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police officers, resulting in death, serious injury, sexual harassment and/or discharge of firearm at a person.