Source: SiRT webpage
A Nova Scotia RCMP officer is facing a charge of sexual assault following an investigation by the province’s police watchdog.
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) charged an RCMP Constable based in Inverness on July 22, after receiving a referral from the RCMP in May.
An adult woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by the officer on May 16, 2025. The two were known to each other, and SiRT began its investigation the following day.
The officer is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury provincial court on August 19.
In a statement Tuesday, Chief Superintendent Dan Morrow, Criminal Operations Officer for Nova Scotia RCMP, said the allegations are being taken seriously.
“I want to assure Nova Scotians that we take all allegations of misconduct very seriously,” said Morrow. “The officer is currently suspended with pay and all disciplinary avenues are being pursued through the internal conduct process that has been launched.”
He added that the officers duty status will continue to be assessed throughout both the court and internal proceedings.
SiRT investigates serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including cases of sexual assault, death, serious injury, intimate partner violence, and other matters of significant public interest. It operates independently under a civilian director who has sole authority to lay charges.
