Sheikh Appeals Unjust Police Exit | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh is fighting back against his abrupt dismissal last year, calling it unjust and devoid of due process, after an investigation into text messages he sent to a board commissioner. After 33 years in policing — including stints in Canada and the UK — Sheikh was fired without severance in October 2025, paving the way for Chief Lorilee Davies to take the helm. Now, Sheikh is set to present his side at a Saskatchewan Police Commission appeal hearing on September 14, determined to clear his name and prove the termination was wrong, while keeping his evidence…