Saskatchewan RCMP has requested an independent external investigation of the circumstances surrounding an incident in the Unity RCMP detachment area near the Alberta border.
On Nov. 7, 2016 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Unity RCMP along with Provost, Alberta RCMP responded to the scene near the border. According to police, a male attempted to evade police by swimming across a body of water.
The individual subsequently disappeared beneath the surface of the water. An RCMP member then entered the water but was unable to provide assistance.
With the assistance of the Macklin and Lloydminster Fire and Rescue, the individual was later recovered from the water.
To ensure a thorough and impartial investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP has requested the independent investigation.
RCMP also requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer and Moose Jaw Police Service will be taking on the independent, external investigation.
