This story has been expanded to reflect the version printed in this week's edition of the Mercury.
The Estevan Police Service has announced the dismissal of Const. Muhammad Khan.
In May of this year, Khan was involved in the arrest of an individual following a drug complaint. Allegations of assault, abuse of authority and discreditable conduct were made against him following the arrest.
An internal investigation was conducted, and Estevan police Chief Paul Ladouceur requested a further independent investigation from the Public Complaints Commission.
Both investigations found that the allegations were substantiated and Const. Khan was subsequently charged with one count of assault.
As a result of the investigation, Const. Khan's employment with the Estevan Police Service was terminated Monday morning. Khan subsequently tendered his resignation.
The Estevan Police Service has declined to comment further at this time, as the matter is before the courts.
Muhammad Khan, who joined the Estevan Police Service in August 2014, completed his 18-week training course at the Saskatchewan Police College in Regina and had been shadowing his field-training since Dec. 22.
Khan graduted from the University of Regina with a degree in Justice Studies. He also worked within a provincial youth and adult correctional services prior to his time with the EPS.
