Suspect had had or sought personal relationships with individuals, Calgary police say
A civilian member of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) has been charged after an internal investigation alleged she intentionally accessed police databases for non-police matters, including information about individuals with whom she had or sought personal relationships.
For HR professionals, the case highlights the risk posed by trusted insiders misusing legitimate access to sensitive information, underlining the need for strong controls, monitoring and clear disciplinary frameworks around data privacy.
According to a statement from the City of Calgary, in December 2025, CPS became aware of allegations that protected information had been inappropriately accessed within its systems. It is believed a member of the Service was using police databases “against policy and authorized use” to obtain information on individuals “she has had, or sought to have, personal relationships with.”
The City of Calgary said the allegations relate to the improper use of work-related access for personal reasons, rather than for operational policing purposes.
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