NPF Confirms
The following statement is from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation (NPF), following the conclusion of legal proceedings involving Cpl. Dale Keeping, who was fully exonerated following an investigation by the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) and court ruling that stemmed from an on-duty incident.
“Following a thorough review of the evidence and the completion of all legal proceedings, Cpl. Dale Keeping has been fully exonerated of all charges. The court’s findings confirm that no wrongdoing occurred in the execution of his duties.
While oversight and accountability are essential to public trust in policing, fairness requires that outcomes receive the same visibility as allegations. In this case, the laying of charges was publicly reported, but the Member’s exoneration did not receive the same level of attention. As a result, incomplete and inaccurate information has continued to circulate, prolonging the impact on the Member and his family.
It is also important to recognize that the vast majority of oversight investigations involving RCMP Members do not result in criminal charges. Nonetheless, the existence of an investigation alone can have lasting consequences if conclusions are not clearly and responsibly communicated.
For our Member and his family, this has been a long and deeply stressful process. Oversight investigations do not occur in isolation — they affect spouses, children, and loved ones who live for extended periods under significant uncertainty. The personal, financial, and reputational toll of this experience is substantial.
The National Police Federation will continue to support RCMP Members navigating oversight processes, advocating for dignity, fairness, and due process.”
About the National Police Federation
The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally. We are the largest police union in Canada. The NPF is focused on improving public safety for all Canadians, including our Members by advocating for much-needed investment in the public safety continuum. This includes investments in police resourcing and modern equipment, as well as social programs including health, addiction, and housing supports to enhance safety and livability in the many communities we serve, large and small, across Canada.
