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Prince Albert police officers ‘neglected duty’ in death of baby boy: watchdog
Global News
On Feb. 11, 2022, the Prince Albert Police Service called for an inquest into the death of 13-month old Tanner Brass and the responding officers. The report has now been released.
A Saskatchewan investigation has concluded Prince Albert Police officers were neglectful of their duties the day 13-month-old Tanner Brass died.
On Feb. 11, 2022, the Prince Albert Police Service called for an inquest into the circumstances surrounding Tanner’s death. Indigenous leaders claimed that systemic racism was a factor in Tanner’s death and his loss was preventable.
Tanner died on Feb. 10, 2022, in a home in Prince Albert. Police still haven’t revealed the cause of death.
“The Public Complaints Commission found neglect of duty by officers of the Prince Albert Police Service in its investigation, and has submitted its findings to the Chief to impose appropriate discipline,” read the report.
The report outlined a timeline of events the morning of Tanner’s death, saying that at 5:45 a.m., Tanner’s mother, Kyla Frenchman, called police to her home, saying she had been assaulted by her partner, Kaij Brass, and feared for the safety of herself and her child.
She told police he was intoxicated and that she was waiting for a ride to come from La Ronge for her and her son.
Tanner’s father would not open the door to responding officers and they decided they didn’t need to enter the house.
Tanner was locked inside with his father at the time.