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Regina Police Employee Charged Over Improper Access to Internal Databases
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Improper Database Access by a Civilian Employee
A civilian employee of the Regina Police Service (RPS), Katrina Caza, has been charged after a random audit uncovered six instances in which she accessed internal police databases without a work-related justification. The audit, conducted last spring, covered the period from 2023 to 2025. Caza told officials the information she sought pertained to “family matters.”
Audit Findings and Legal Framework
The audit’s discovery triggered a charge under Saskatchewan’s Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP). The province’s Attorney General chose not to pursue a criminal recommendation but authorized the offence under the privacy statute. If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of a $50,000 fine, up to one year of imprisonment, or both.
Official Responses from Police Leadership
Police chief Davies emphasized that the incident reflects the service’s internal safeguards, noting that the audit detected the misuse promptly. He warned that any privacy breach will be “dealt with harshly” and highlighted the oath of secrecy required of new hires. Davies also pointed out that roughly 150 civilian staff members have the ability to access the same internal databases, underscoring the breadth of potential exposure.
Potential Penalties and Access Restrictions
Following the charge, RPS has reassigned Caza to a role that no longer permits database access while disciplinary and court proceedings continue. The maximum statutory penalties illustrate the seriousness with which Saskatchewan treats unauthorized privacy violations.
Upcoming Court Proceedings
Caza’s first appearance before the Regina provincial court is scheduled for October. The outcome of the case will determine whether additional sanctions are imposed and may influence future policies on civilian access to police information systems.