Six female police officers have filed a class-action lawsuit against 13 B.C. municipalities outlining allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination. The District of Central Saanich is named in the court filing.

Central Saanich Police Service wishes to make it clear that any form of harassment, violence, and discrimination by our members or staff is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the Police Service. The Service is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We strongly encourage anyone who has experienced harassment, violence or discrimination to come forward, and our management team is committed to supporting these individuals and ensuring reports are taken seriously and addressed in a fair and transparent manner.

We will not be commenting publicly on individual cases out of respect for privacy of those involved and the court process.