National Security Charges Laid Against Former RCMP Officer in B.C.

Community Safety Alert: Canada

A former RCMP officer from British Columbia has been charged following a national security investigation conducted by the RCMP’s Federal Policing – Pacific Region Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). On June 4, 2026, investigators arrested Michael Scoretz, 47, of Bowen Island, in connection with alleged unauthorized handling and sharing of protected operational information.

The charges relate to conduct that allegedly occurred between August 2020 and February 2023, while Scoretz was serving with the Pacific Region INSET. According to the RCMP, none of the allegations involve active national security files, and no current national security investigations were compromised as a result of this case.

Official RCMP Details

The investigation by the RCMP’s Federal Policing – Pacific Region INSET focused on the alleged mishandling and disclosure of sensitive police information by a former member who was subject to secrecy obligations under the Security of Information Act due to his role in national security operations.

Accused: Michael Scoretz, 47, of Bowen Island, British Columbia. He joined the RCMP in 2009 and retired in 2025.

Charges laid:

• Six (6) counts of Unauthorized Communication of Special Operational Information, contrary to section 14(1) of the Security of Information Act (SOIA).
• Seven (7) counts of Breach of Trust by Public Officer, contrary to section 122 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Investigators allege that:

• Work-related materials connected to his duties with the Pacific Region INSET were found at his residence, contrary to secrecy obligations under SOIA.
• Protected and/or classified information was shared with individuals with whom he was in a personal relationship, allegedly in violation of the Security of Information Act.

The alleged offences span the period from August 2020 to February 2023, when Scoretz was serving as a police officer assigned to Pacific Region INSET. The RCMP notes that, based on their investigation, no ongoing national security investigations were put at risk or compromised as a result of the alleged conduct.

Because this matter is now before the courts, the RCMP has stated that no additional investigative details will be released at this time. Canadians seeking broader context on national trends in serious and federal crime can consult CrimeCanada.ca’s National Crime News coverage and the Canada National Crime Overview for comparative safety and crime statistics.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case underscores how critical information security and professional integrity are to Canada’s overall safety. When individuals with access to sensitive or classified material are alleged to have violated secrecy laws, the concern is not only legal, but also relates to public trust in institutions that safeguard national security. While the RCMP has indicated that no current national security investigations were compromised, any suspected mishandling of special operational information is taken seriously because it has the potential—if left unchecked—to expose investigative techniques, sensitive intelligence, or the identities of individuals involved in security operations.

For members of the public, this alert serves as a reminder that national security is supported not only by specialized units but also by a culture of responsibility around information. Citizens who work with confidential or protected data—whether in government, law enforcement, or the private sector—should strictly follow security protocols, limit access to those with a legitimate need to know, and immediately report any suspected unauthorized access, storage, or sharing of sensitive information to their security office or local police. Vigilance in reporting suspicious activity, cyber intrusions, or unusual attempts to obtain protected information remains an important part of community safety and resilience across Canada.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the canada community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.