SIRT Investigating Use of Force on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

Two statements from RCMP and the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) details the incident: RCMP initially reported the arrest of two wanted men on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, with Rose Angus allegedly becoming confrontational and being arrested after punching officers; RCMP later requested SIRT to investigate the use of force and…

The article reports that the Saskatchewan police watchdog has formally opened an investigation into an RCMP arrest that was posted on social media. It notes that the video showing the arrest on a Saskatchewan First Nation has prompted questions about potential excessive force.

The article reports that First Nations leaders and advocates are calling for accountability and an independent investigation into the RCMP arrest of Rose Angus in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, after video showing forceful takedown and a taser raised concerns. It notes that the Saskatchewan RCMP have escalated the incident to the Serious Incident…

Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been asked by the RCMP to perform an external independent investigation into the death of a First Nations man who died after experiencing medical distress while in Turtleford Detachment cells, following an arrest in Thunderchild First Nation. The RCMP stated the officers involved will remain on…

The article reports that Saskatchewan’s police watchdog has formally started investigating an RCMP arrest, prompted by a video circulated on social media. The incident involves the arrest of a woman on a Saskatchewan First Nation, with some observers claiming excessive force.

The article reports that the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating a death in RCMP custody at the Turtleford detachment, as required by law. It notes the man, 37, was arrested without incident, taken to the detachment around 1:30 p.m., experienced medical distress about 90 minutes later, received medical aid, and was…

The article reports that a viral video of the RCMP arrest of Rose Angus in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation sparked concern from First Nations leaders and advocates, who call for accountability and an independent investigation. It notes the RCMP initially reviewed the incident, then escalated it to the province’s police watchdog, SIRT, which confirmed it…

The article reports that Saskatchewan RCMP officers’ arrest of a woman on a Saskatchewan First Nation has sparked online outrage and concern over possible excessive force. It also notes that Alberta’s police watchdog is formally investigating the RCMP arrest.