Actor used in police training scenarios alleges racial profiling by Regina Police Service.

An actor used in police training scenarios at the Regina Police College at the University of Regina is alleging he was the victim of racial profiling by the Regina Police Service. “I felt like my rights were violated,” said Simon Ash-Moccasin.

He was walking home through downtown Regina when a police cruiser approached, he said. “I waved him on and continued walking. Then another cop came by and actually slowed down and began following me,” reports the Leader-Post.

“He was looking at me and I just found it really odd and strange. I was looking back at him and waved that one on too.” Then a third cruiser approached him. The officer said he “fit a description.” Ash-Moccasin alleges he was thrown up against a wall by a police officer, handcuffed and taken into custody.

After being released without charge, Ash-Moccasin went to police headquarters to file a complaint, but says the mistreatment continued there. He has filed a formal complaint with the Public Complaints Commission, which is investigating.

“I’m telling my story so it won’t happen again,” he said. “I was treated like a second-class citizen in the land of my ancestors.”