Mike Oakey, a former member of the Calgary Police Service, is currently challenging his January termination for sexual misconduct. The appeal focuses on allegations that Oakey demanded sexual favors from a job applicant in exchange for professional assistance.
The 'Sex for Help' Demand that Led to Oakey's January Dismissal
According to the report, the Calgary Police Commission fired Mike Oakey in January after a disciplinary hearing concluded he had engaged in discredtiable conduct. the commission found that Oakey made inappropriate sexual advances toward a woman, identified as A.A. due to a publication ban, who was seeking employment with the Calgary Police Service (CPS).
The core of the dismissal rests on a specific claim: that Mike Oakey told A.A. she owed him sex as a quid pro quo for the help he provided with her application process. In a victim impact statement delivered in January, A.A. described how Oakey used his authority and her professional aspirations as weapons to dismantle her sense of identity and safety.
A One-Year Demotion for Sharing Non-Consensual Intimate Videos
This current legal battle does not exist in a vacuum, as Mike Oakey had previously faced disciplinary action for similar boundary violations. As reported, Oakey was previously demoted in rank for one year after he shared intimate images and a video of A.A. with other officers without her consent.
The presiding officer in that matter acknowledged that the video in question was filmed without the knowledge of A.A. This pattern of behavior suggests a broader issue of power imbalance and harassment within the professional relationship between the officer and the applicant, raising significant questions about the culture of the Calgary Police Service during Oakey's tenure.
Cory Wilson's Argument Regarding A.A.'s Application Lies
During the appeal hearing on Tuesday, defense lawyer Cory Wilson attempted to pivot the focus toward the credibility of the accuser. Wilson argued that the comments made by Mike Oakey were not a systemic demand for sex, but rather a single , "heat-of-the-moment utterance" occurring after A.A. had denied his advances.
To undermine the testimony of A.A., Cory Wilson claimed that the woman was a "proven liar" who had provided false information on her application form and fabricated a ride-along experience. The defense contends that the original decision to fire Mike Oakey was unreasonable and based on the presiding officer's "gut feeling" rather than concrete evidence.
Michael Mysak's Claim that the Appeal Lacks Merit
Michael Mysak, acting as counsel for the Calgary Police Service, countered these arguments by stating that the appeal is entirely without merit. Mysak argued that the fundamental facts—that A.A. was seeking employment with the CPS and that she and Mike Oakey had a sexual relationship—are not contested by the defense.
The only remaining point of contention is whether that relationship was explicitly linked to the job application. While the defense focuses on the character of A.A., Michael Mysak asserted that such claims played little role in the actual misconduct. The matter has been adjourned to September 30, leaving it unclear whteher the court will find the presiding officer's analysis sufficient or if Mike Oakey will be reinstated to the force.
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