Veteran EPS detective charged with assault after LRT incident
Posted November 26, 2024 3:09 pm.
Last Updated November 26, 2024 3:10 pm.
A 17-year member of the Edmonton Police Service has been charged with assault in connection with an incident that occurred at the Corona LRT station on Jan. 20.
The EPS says Det. Michael Bate, who was charged Tuesday, remains on active duty and is working in a non-patrol and non-supervisory position.
Edmonton police say they cannot provide more information on the nature of the incident “as the matter is currently before the courts.”
Police say the EPS professional standards branch initiated an internal complaint on March 25, and a formal investigation was launched 10 days later.
The case was referred to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Services in Calgary in June to determine if criminal charges were warranted, according to EPS. In August, prosecutors recommended the EPS officer be charged with one count of assault.
Following the resolution of the criminal prosecution, the EPS professional standards branch will investigate under the Police Service Regulation (PSR).
