The news broke over the weekend that two employees at the Moose Jaw Police Service were let go. 

According to a press release issued by the local department, a pair of employees in civilian positions were terminated following a thorough investigation that revealed that the individuals had been accessing private information. One of the individuals even passed the information they acquired onto someone outside of the department. 

"Our first response is to do your due diligence, ensure a proper investigation, ensure that everything has been properly conducted and that the accusations that were brought forward are correct, conduct the investigation swiftly and in an appropriate manner. We need to ensure we have the public's confidence when we're dealing with confidential information," explained Mayor Fraser Tolmie, who also chairs the Board of Police Commissioners. 

Earlier this week, Chief of Police Rick Bourassa said the Police Service always needs to maintain the public's trust, which is something Tolmie agreed with as he backed up the decision made.  

"Absolutely, you know I feel that was the right thing to do. The Chief has done a thorough investigation. There has been a breach that has been made, and our job is to clean things up and not let it happen again."

When asked if people in power or people who can access private information should be held to a higher standard, Tolmie didn't quite agree but did add that once you sign a contract saying you won't share anything you see or hear while on the job or abuse certain abilities, you know what's right and wrong in that position. 

 "I don't know if we're held to a higher standard. If I go into a bank my information is confidential, so if we've been sworn to uphold those confidentiality clauses it's up to us to do that."

He said that all residents are protected by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and everyone should feel like their information is kept private when needed.