Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh has been removed from active service following a review from the Public Complaints Commission (PCC).
Few details are being provided at this time but in a release the organization said it is reviewing a complaint filed by a community member against Sheikh.
“The Board of Police Commissioners takes complaints seriously and has a duty to protect public confidence in the Regina Police Service while the PCC investigates,” the organization said in a statement.
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No further comment was provided.
Deputy Chief Lorilee Davies will be the interim acting police chief.
The board said it will notify the PCC once the investigation is complete.
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