ASIRT concludes investigation into in-custody death in LethbridgeASIRT concludes investigation into in-custody death in Lethbridge

Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating the death of a 37-year-old man in RCMP custody at the Turtleford Detachment. The man experienced medical distress around 3 p.m. after being detained, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and SIRT has taken over the investigation; RCMP cannot provide further information while the…

The Saskatchewan police watchdog, SIRT, is formally investigating RCMP involvement in a in-custody death. The investigation follows an RCMP arrest that was posted to social media.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) released a report stating that it would not pursue charges against the Edmonton officer who performed a takedown during an arrest that led to a brain bleed. The report concludes the officer acted lawfully, the evidence from the man was unreliable, and the injuries were caused by the man’s own weight…

ASIRT says it is investigating the death of a man who went over the High Level Bridge in Lethbridge after an encounter with police. Three officers responded, one approached the man, he moved away and went over the bridge, and he was pronounced dead at the scene; ASIRT arrived to continue the investigation and no officers were hurt.

ASIRT is investigating an in-custody death that occurred yesterday in Abbeydale following a confrontation with police after a residential break-and-enter involving a weapon. The individual was transported to hospital in medical distress and later died; no injuries were reported to officers or the public, and ASIRT will not release further details while…

ASIRT released additional details about a police shooting near Irricana, Alberta, stating that two RCMP officers responding to a domestic disturbance shot a man who came out holding what appeared to be a handgun; the man died at the scene and the incident was captured on the officers’ body cameras. The investigation is being conducted by ASIRT, with an…

ASIRT concluded its investigation into the Spring 2025 death of a man in Lethbridge police custody, focusing on an arrest made after police responded to an unwanted guest on Scenic Drive. The autopsy determined death was due to the toxic effects of methamphetamine, with cardiovascular disease and COPD noted as potential contributing factors; ASIRT…

The article reports that ASIRT released a report clearing the Lethbridge police of wrongdoing in connection with the 2023 death of a woman in custody who overdosed. It states there were no charges or findings of police misconduct against the officers involved, based on ASIRT’s investigation.