Investigation
Sexual Assault Investigation Related to RCMP Team Event
Date Published: 2018-06-06
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP H Division
Summary
SiRT began an investigation on April 18, 2018, of a possible sexual assault which occurred on April 17, 2018, involving members of the RCMP “H” Division Tactical Team conducting semi- annual training exercises at CFB Aldershot, Nova Scotia. The investigation was concluded on May 25, 2018. It was during the investigation of what was initially believed to be one incident involving a single AP, that SiRT became aware of the second AP. On April 17, 2018, the members on training attended a private function at a local licensed establishment which was organized as a team building exercise. Beer and food was served at this function which began at approximately 7pm and ended near midnight. Transportation to and from the event was provided by a shuttle bus and van. Near the end of the evening, those still present were gathered near the bar paying their bills and socializing. The first Affected Party (“AP ”) was waiting to pay her bill and speaking with several Witness Officers (“WO”), when the S…