Overview

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is an arm’s length agency that investigates events involving the police that have resulted in death, serious injury, or reports of sexual assault.

At the end of every investigation, the SIU director decides if there is evidence of criminal wrong-doing and whether criminal charges should be laid against the officer(s).

If no charges are laid, the SIU director gives a written report to the Attorney General that includes a detailed narrative and reasons for the decision.

The reports on this page:

  • are about investigations of deaths and serious injuries where a police officer’s action or inaction was a direct contributor to the incident being investigated
  • have been reviewed to remove sensitive information, taking into account safety and privacy concerns

Search for reports from May 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018

The following SIU reports were submitted to the Attorney General after May 1, 2017.

Search for reports from 2005 to April 2017

The following reports:

  • were submitted to the Attorney General between 2005 and April 2017
  • include deaths involving a firearm, physical altercation, and/or use of conducted energy weapon (taser), or other extensive police interaction that did not result in a criminal charge against the police officer

Please note: Some of the content in the reports has been removed. Each report explains the type of information that has been removed and why.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about a report that involves you or a family member, please contact the Special Investigations Unit.