Alberta
Commissionaire guard charged with sexual assault of woman in RCMP custody
From Alberta RCMP
Piikani RCMP charge guard with sexual assault and breach of trust
On Oct. 13, 2023, an adult female reported to the Piikani RCMP that she had been sexually assaulted while lodged in RCMP cells overnight. The offence was alleged to have occurred in the early morning hours.
Southern Alberta RCMP General Investigation Section was called in to investigate. The investigation, including a review of the cellblock video recording, has resulted in charges against a Corps of Commissionaire guard employed by the RCMP.
Charles G. Provost (32), a resident of Brocket, Alta., has been removed from his position as a guard and charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Breach of Trust. Provost was released from custody with conditions and will be appearing in Alberta Court of Justice in Pincher Creek, Alta. on Nov. 23, 2023.
Acting District Officer for Southern Alberta RCMP, Superintendent Rick Jane, states, “The RCMP takes all sexual assault incidents very seriously. Once our officers were notified that this had happened, action was taken very quickly and a thorough investigation was completed. No matter what the circumstances are, anyone in the care of the RCMP must be protected and we will not tolerate a breach of trust.”
In addition to the criminal investigation, Southern Alberta RCMP District has mandated an operational review to examine compliance with RCMP policy and procedures to determine if any changes are needed in light of the incident.
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