Sask. Police station investigating ‘serious incident’ involving Regina SWAT

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was called in to investigate an incident involving Regina’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).

In a news release issued Sunday evening, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said its officers were investigating a “serious incident” involving the unit.

The service determined the incident occurred sometime Sunday afternoon in the 1100 block of Garry Street.

“We recognize that this incident is of significant public interest and ask for your patience as we gather the facts,” RPS said.

“Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.”

SIRT operates as an independent, civilian-led unit responsible for investigating incidents involving police in Saskatchewan.

SIRT investigations are required when a person is seriously injured or dies while in police custody or as a result of the actions of a police officer.

The unit also investigates allegations of sexual assault or interpersonal violence involving police.

–More details to come…