EDITOR’S NOTE: In a previous version of this story published on August 28, ASIRT had identified Daniel Mayowski as an RCMP officer. The agency issued a clarification on August 29 that Mayowski is a former officer.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has announced charges of breach of trust have been laid against one RCMP officer and one former officer.
ASIRT is an independent agency responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct made against police officers in Alberta.
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In a written release on Thursday, ASIRT said the investigation began on Feb. 16, 2024.
While it hasn’t provided any details on the nature of the alleged offences, it confirmed it was directed to investigate the actions of two RCMP officers from K Division Traffic Services.
After the investigation, ASIRT said, the evidence gathered “provided reasonable grounds to believe that an offence had been committed.”
The results were then forwarded to the Alberta Crown prosecutors office (ACPS) and after deciding the evidence met the standard for prosecution, ASIRT determined the officers should be charged.
On Aug. 27, former Sgt. Daniel Mayowski and Sgt. Sheldon Robb were each charged with breach of trust under section 122 of the Canadian Criminal Code, which provides a penalty of up to five years in prison if the person is found guilty.
The two men were released with a notice to appear in court again in early October.
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