Three officers from the Calgary Police Service (CPS) have been charged with criminal offenses related to allegations of sexual misconduct involving seven women. The charges stem from two connected investigations overseen by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT).

Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan expressed disappointment at a press conference, stating, "It is with disappointment and embarrassment that I am here today." The investigations began in January 2025 after internal concerns were raised, but the full extent of the allegations came to light following a complaint filed in March.

Constable Adam McBride, a 14-year veteran of the CPS, faces four counts of breach of trust. He is accused of meeting six women during his policing duties and attempting to engage in personal and sexual contact with them, both on and off duty. One of the women involved was a complainant in an aggravated assault case. McBride was suspended without pay and resigned from the police service just before the charges were announced. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 7, 2026.

Constable David Harms, who has served for 17 years, has been charged with two counts of breach of trust. Authorities allege that Harms was aware of and facilitated McBride's alleged misconduct. He has also been relieved of duty without pay and will appear in court on the same date as McBride. Harms' defense attorney stated, "I anticipate I will have a strong defense."

Constable Tyler Hobberstad, a six-year member of the CPS, faces one count of breach of trust and one count of distributing intimate images without consent. During the investigation, police discovered messages in which a photo of a partially naked woman was shared. Hobberstad has been relieved of duty without pay and is set to appear in court on January 8, 2026.

Chief McLellan emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, stating, "This investigation reflects our commitment to thorough and transparent accountability." She acknowledged that such allegations can significantly impact public trust in the police.

CPS encourages anyone who believes they have experienced inappropriate contact from a police officer to report it to the Professional Standards Section or the new Police Review Commission, effective December 1, 2025. The Professional Standards Section can be contacted at 403-428-5904 or through an online report.