The Canadian Armed Forces are repealing a policy known as the 'duty to report' to give victims of sexual misconduct and harassment more control in the reporting process.

While an increase in reports is likely, Saskatoon police Staff Sgt. James Repesse said he doesn’t anticipate a huge influx of complaints come Sept. 8.

The "duty to report'' regulation compels service members to report any type of inappropriate or criminal behaviour -- whether sexual or not -- to higher authorities, which begins a formal complaint process.