CBC has learned that there are currently four serious incident response investigations involving police in Newfoundland and Labrador. "Three of the investigations are being completed by the Nova Scotia SIRT, the other is with the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team. On Monday, the RNC told CBC that a member of the force is being looked into by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team. Justice Minister Andrew Parsons says these two investigations highlight the need for Newfoundland and Labrador to have its own serious-incident response team. (Bruce Tilley/CBC News)Justice Minister Andrew Parsons said — after the department confirmed the sexual assault investigation — that incidents being investigated at the same time emphasizes why the province needs its own serious-incident response team.

Source: CBC News December 06, 2017 16:51 UTC