Halifax Regional Police said Tuesday that they have concluded their investigation into reports of historic sexual assaults against RCMP employees by a former RCMP doctor in the Atlantic Region.
“After thoroughly investigating each report, investigators determined that the evidence did not support the laying of charges,” Halifax police said in a release late Tuesday afternoon.
“We recognize the difficulty of sharing very personal experiences with investigators and we thank the complainants for their patience and co-operation over the past 14 months.”
The release said police wouldn’t be commenting further on the investigation, and they did not return calls looking for further comment.
In its own release, the RCMP said the outcome of the investigation is “undoubtedly disappointing and frustrating for survivors and our role, as an organization, as leaders and as colleagues, is to offer support while respecting privacy and confidentiality.”
It said employees are the force’s most valuable resources, “and our primary concern.”
The RCMP had started the investigation before turning it over to Halifax Regional Police in January 2018. There were 152 complainants, Halifax police said.
“Various steps have been taken since to ensure survivors, both those who have come forward and those who have not, are aware of services and supports available to them through the RCMP,” the release said. “We will continue these efforts in keeping with our commitment to the health and well-being of all employees.”
