SiRT

Ensuring public confidence
in police oversight and accountability in Nova Scotia & New Brunswick.

SiRT

Operating independently from police and government.

SiRT

Committed to accountability and transparency in our investigations.

Police oversight

The Serious Incident Response Team, most commonly referred to as SiRT, is an independent police oversight agency responsible for conducting investigations into incidents that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault, intimate partner violence or any matter of public interest that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick.

Trust.
Confidence.
Integrity.
Independence.

Conducting investigations to the
highest standards.

SiRT is independent of government and police. To ensure transparency and independence the team is led by a civilian Director.

News & Updates

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SiRT Terminates Investigation in Yarmouth

SiRT Investigating Death Following Police Operation Involving Barricaded Person

The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a death in Fredericton, New Brunswick following a police operation involving a barricaded person.

Preliminary information suggests:
• On the morning of November 2, 2026, Fredericton Police Force (FPF) received a call of a disturbance on Murray Avenue, Fredericton.
• When police arrived, they located an adult male who had barricaded himself inside the residence with a weapon.
• FPF’s Emergency Response Team attended the scene and tried to communicate with the male.
• After a couple of hours on scene, the residence caught fire and the male was located deceased in the house.

SiRT received a referral from FPF immediately following the incident. After a preliminary review of the file, SiRT has commenced an investigation.
SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters involving death, serious injury, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or other matters of public interest that may have arisen from the actions of a police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine whether charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.

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SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injury

(UPDATE) SiRT Seeking Video Footage from the Public: Serious Injury Following an Attempted Traffic Stop

On October 14, 2026 the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) announced an investigation related to a serious injury sustained following an attempted traffic stop in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.

To aid in this investigation, SiRT is now looking for individuals who may have been on Route 130 in Perth-Andover, specifically the area of West Riverside Drive on October 13, 2026 between 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. and witnessed the incident or are in possession of dash camera footage or any video footage or photos. Anyone who may have such footage or witnessed the incident are asked to contact the investigator by emailing [email protected] .

Preliminary information about this investigation can be found here: SiRT Investigating Serious Injury Following Attempted Traffic Stop | Serious Incident Response Team .

SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of a public interest to be investigated that may have arisen from the actions of any police officer in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine if charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.

SiRT Concludes Investigation into Allegations Involving Annapolis Royal Police Service Members

SiRT Investigating Serious Injury Following Attempted Traffic Stop

The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a serious injury sustained following an attempted traffic stop in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.

Preliminary information suggests:

  • On the evening of October 13, 2026, a member of the Perth-Andover RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 130 in Perth-Andover.
  • The driver, an adult male, did not stop for police. The officer observed the vehicle collide with something, which was determined to be another vehicle.
  • The driver and female passenger of the suspect vehicle were transported to hospital and diagnosed with serious injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, an adult male, reported minor injuries.

SiRT received a referral from the RCMP the next morning and began its investigation.

SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters involving death, serious injury, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or other matters of public interest that may have arisen from the actions of a police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine whether charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.

SiRT Investigating Serious Injury in Yarmouth

SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injury

SiRT Investigating Fatality and Serious Injuries Following Attempted Traffic Stop

SiRT Investigating Serious Injury in Woodstock, New Brunswick

What We Do

Investigation Process

Police agencies are required to report incidents to the Serious Incident Response Team as soon as they become aware. Incidents can also be reported by the public. It is up to the SiRT Director to determine if an incident meets the criteria for a SiRT investigation.

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Investigation Reports

We produce a Director’s Summary Report at the conclusion of every investigation. These reports are published on our website and are available to media and the general public.

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Links and Resources

Help is available for people experiencing a crisis and for those who are looking for guidance on how to navigate victim services through external agencies.

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Report An Incident

Members of the public can make referrals for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick by contacting SiRT directly by calling 1-855-450-2010 (toll free) or emailing [email protected]