Alberta sheriff created non-consensual AI nude images of female coworkers
An Alberta sheriff used AI software to generate nude images of three female coworkers without consent using their social media photos. He was not charged after a police watchdog determined the conduct was not a criminal offence at the time the images were created, though relevant Criminal Code amendments came into effect months later. The sheriff has been removed from active duty pending an internal investigation.
What happened
An unidentified Alberta Sheriff used AI software to generate nude images of three female coworkers by using non-suggestive photos the women had posted on social media.
The sheriff did not share the images with anyone else. Alberta Sheriffs were notified of the images in April 2026.
Reported impact
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team stated that the conduct was 'serious' and 'will have lasting impacts on his female coworkers and their ability to feel safe in the workplace.'
Index analysis
ASIRT concluded that the sheriff's actions were not a criminal offence at the time they occurred because Criminal Code amendments making it a crime to generate sexualized AI images did not come into effect until July 2026, after the images were created and after ASIRT began investigating on June 30.
Governance controls
The sheriff has been removed from active duty pending an internal investigation by Alberta Sheriffs. The Alberta Sheriffs branch stated it is committed to upholding values of accountability, integrity and respect as the foundation of professional standards and workplace conduct.
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