Regina’s Chief of Police temporarily removed from active service
- Farooq Sheikh has been suspended from duty after a complaint was made by a member of the public, as confirmed by the Regina Board of Police Commissioners.
- The Public Complaints Commission is reviewing the complaint and investigating, as stated by the board chair Yashu Bither.
- Deputy Chief Lorilee Davies will serve as the interim acting Regina police chief during Sheikh's suspension.
- Further updates will be provided to the public once the investigation by the Public Complaints Commission is complete.
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Regina Police Chief Suspended Following Public Complaint
Regina’s police chief has been suspended with pay while an investigation is conducted into a public complaint against him. Regina’s Board of Police Commissioners said a community member filed a complaint against Police Chief Farooq Sheikh, and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) is reviewing the complaint. The board said the Police Act requires Sheikh be removed from active service during the investigation. The nature of the complaint has not…
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