Calgary police officer charged with breach of trust, Canada-wide warrant issued

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

Calgary police have charged a former member of the force with breach of trust and misuse of a computer system, following a 16-month-long investigation.

CPS Chief Mark Neufeld announced details of the charges and investigation during a Wednesday news conference.

Investigators believe that 51-year-old Brett Singer, a 16-year veteran of the force, engaged in personal relationships with numerous women with whom he had initial contact through calls-for-service or police-related matters between 2008 and 2023.

It is further alleged that Singer used police databases for a personal purpose to find and engage in further contact with the women, outside of his policing duties.

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The Calgary Police Service has issued a Canada-wide warrant for a former 16-year member of the force charged with breach of trust.

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[JeanGary Diablo]

It is further alleged that Singer used police databases for a personal purpose to find and engage in further contact with the women, outside of his policing duties.

My ex's best friend had an abusive husband who was arrested and removed from their home by police on a few occasions.

Two times, policemen, different ones, showed up days later to "check in" on her to "make sure she was OK". Both offered to sit down and have a coffee with them if they ever felt like chatting.

She was creeped out. This did not sound like normal police protocol.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

My ex's best friend had an abusive husband who was arrested and removed from their home by police on a few occasions.

Two times, policemen, different ones, showed up days later to "check in" on her to "make sure she was OK". Both offered to sit down and have a coffee with them if they ever felt like chatting.

She was creeped out. This did not sound like normal police protocol.

Looks like this is more common than it is known.