A former Calgary police officer has been charged with breach of trust and misuse of a computer system following a 16-month investigation by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) Professional Standards Section.The charges stem from allegations that Brett Singer, a 51-year-old ex-constable, used police databases for personal purposes to initiate relationships with multiple women between 2008 and 2023. It is believed that Singer contacted these women during police-related calls-for-service and then used the information to pursue personal interactions outside his professional duties.The investigation began in July 2023, when the initial complaint was filed. Evidence supporting the allegations led to Singer being suspended with pay in January 2024. His suspension was changed to without pay in September 2024, shortly before his resignation from the CPS. Authorities believe he has since left Canada.“To the women who were impacted by this individual and to Calgarians generally, I want you to know this is a serious situation that we will never take lightly,” said Chief Constable Mark Neufeld. “This was a CPS officer — someone who held a position of authority, someone you should have been able to trust. We have zero tolerance for these behaviours by police officers and will take every measure to protect the public and hold those who engage in these activities to full account.”Singer, a 16-year CPS veteran, now faces one count of breach of trust and one count of misuse of a computer system. The charges were laid after consultation with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for his arrest, and authorities have released a description: Singer is approximately 6-ft, 210 lbs. with blue eyes and brown hair.Calgarians who believe they may have experienced inappropriate personal contact from a police officer are encouraged to report such incidents by contacting the CPS Professional Standards Section through its public portal or by calling 403-428-5904.“This behaviour is not reflective of the values of our Service, nor the good work done by the majority of our members every day,” Neufeld emphasized.
