Three Saskatoon Officers Fired Over Misconduct to Appeal Dismissal

UPDATE: Three Saskatoon police officers, including a sergeant and two tactical unit members, have confirmed they will appeal their recent dismissals following allegations of misconduct. Their lawyer, Steve Seiferling, claims the firings were premature and unjust, criticizing Police Chief Cam McBride for what he describes as “scapegoating” the officers.

The officers were dismissed after an off-duty incident in September 2024 involving a full patch member of the Hells Angels, as reported by CBC News. Following the gathering, which included undercover officers, questions arose regarding the integrity of the police service’s undercover operations. The Serious Incident Response Team is currently investigating one aspect of this incident.

In a statement, Seiferling emphasized that the terminations occurred before the internal investigation was completed. “The decision to terminate was far from the only decision that could have been made for these three officers,” he stated, further alleging that their offers to attend mediation were rejected.

Sgt. Robbie Taylor, one of those dismissed, has started the appeal process. He maintains that his long-standing friendship with a Hells Angels member—whose identity is protected by a publication ban—was mischaracterized. Taylor’s lawyer, Brian Pfefferle, asserts that there is no evidence to suggest that Taylor shared sensitive information with the gang, arguing that he aimed to treat the individual as a friend rather than a criminal.

The two other suspended officers involved in the incident returned to work in April 2024 following an internal investigation. As the situation develops, Seiferling has confirmed that the two tactical officers who were also dismissed plan to appeal their firings as soon as hearing dates are established.

After the incident, Police Chief McBride stated that the police service updated its conflict of interest policy to include an “undesirable association component” in response to the allegations. However, the Saskatoon Police Service has opted not to comment further at this time, citing respect for the ongoing appeal process.

The appeal hearings are expected to take place in early 2026. This situation continues to unfold, and the implications for the officers involved—and the broader police force—remain significant. As this story develops, it raises critical questions about accountability and the standards upheld by law enforcement agencies in Saskatoon and beyond. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.