Former Saskatoon police tactical team officer Dylan Kemp, who was fired earlier this year after an off-duty hot tub party led to internal misconduct probes, has now been charged with assault, according to Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT).
Kemp was arrested, charged, and later released on Thursday. He is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on November 27, a SIRT news release confirmed.
Although SIRT did not name him directly, multiple sources confirmed his identity to CBC News.
Investigation followed off-duty party scandal
The charge stems from a September 2024 backyard party hosted by Kemp, who at the time was a member of the Emergency Response Team. According to officers who spoke with CBC, a junior female officer was allegedly physically assaulted during the event — she is now the complainant in the assault charge.
It was also alleged that a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang attended the party, raising concerns about the security of the undercover program. Police Chief Cameron McBride later stated no undercover operations were compromised.
Following internal reviews, three officers were fired, including Kemp, while two others faced suspensions. The Saskatoon Police Service subsequently updated its conflict of interest policy to forbid officers from associating with individuals “deemed undesirable” when such ties risk the integrity of the force.
The Quiet Fight podcast
Despite being under investigation, Kemp and fellow dismissed officer Jason Garland launched a podcast in May 2025 titled The Quiet Fight, described as “a show that talks honestly about what the job does to your mind, body, and identity as a man.”
The podcast, which avoided identifying the hosts as police officers, focuses on topics like burnout, trauma, and life beyond the badge. CBC’s coverage of the show later revealed their identities, confirmed by multiple officers.
The podcast’s YouTube channel currently has 254 subscribers and 19 episodes on Spotify. Both Kemp and Garland are appealing their dismissals.
The Saskatoon Police Association, representing over 600 members, confirmed both remain part of the association while their appeals are pending.
