A former ten-year constable with the Regina Police Service has been charged for accessing private data without a valid work purpose. 

A release from the RSP says Clinton Duquette is being charged under The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This is not a criminal code charge.  

launched back in 2024, an internal investigation has revealed Constable Duquette improperly accessed the RPS’ internal database several times between 2021-2023. The RPS says the officer used the database to search the complainant, as well as members of their family and friends, without a valid work purpose.  

Duquette was then suspended without pay, was made to participate in mandatory Police Ethics and Accountability training as well as further Access and Privacy training. He is also subject to ongoing random audits for a minimum of two years. 

Last week, the Attorney General of Saskatchewan consented to prosecution, and Thursday afternoon, he was charged If convicted, he will be subject to a fine of up to $50,000 or to imprisonment for up to one year.

Duquette will make his first appearance on this matter in Regina Provincial Court on June 15.