Const. Paul Catling, a 15-year veteran officer with the South Simcoe Police Service has been charged with discreditable conduct following an allegation of sexual assault. The charge was announced in October 2024.
Criminal charges weren’t laid but he was charged with nine counts of discreditable conduct involving two complainants.
Police received a complaint in October 2023 from the Office of the Independent Police Review Director alleging that Const. Paul Catling sexually assaulted a woman. Police notified Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the allegation and Catling put on administrative duties.
Catling has been off on leave.
“Transparency and accountability are fundamental to maintaining public trust,” said South Simcoe Police Chief John Van Dyke. “We acknowledge that an officer from the South Simcoe Police Service has been charged with discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act.
“I want to emphasize our commitment to holding both our officers and civilians to the highest standards of professional conduct.”
Caitling appeared virtually before a police tribunal in October and is scheduled to make another appearance in November.
