An Indo-Canadian RCMP officer with the Strathcona County died after his vehicle hit a concrete barrier. Const. Harvinder Singh Dhami, 32, was driving to assist other officers with a noise complaint call when his cruiser struck a concrete barrier around 2 a.m.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff With News Files

EDMONTON – An Indo-Canadian RCMP officer with the Strathcona County died after his vehicle hit a concrete barrier.

Const. Harvinder Singh Dhami, 32, was driving to assist other officers with a noise complaint call when his cruiser struck a concrete barrier around 2 a.m.

The crash happened on Township Road 540 just east of the North Saskatchewan River in the northern part of the county.

Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki said Dhami, who was known by his fellow officers as Harvey, graduated RCMP Depot in 2019 and was posted to the Strathcona County detachment, reported CTV News Edmonton.

“Right from the time he started Depot, Harvey was known as someone who was mature, with a strong sense of responsibility. He was hardworking, dependable, and so well liked by everyone around him,” Zablocki said.

“Const. Dhami took great pride in wearing the uniform, and we were very proud to have him on our team.”

Supt. Dale Kendall, the officer in charge of the Strathcona detachment, also spoke about Dhami.

“Harvey was known for being a hard-working go-getter, who could always be counted on. He also never shied away from taking calls, and always wanted to learn on the job,” she said.

“It is also so important to remember, he wasn’t just a police officer. He was a husband, he was a son, he was a brother, he was a friend, he was a colleague, and he was so much more.”

Dhami is survived by his wife, mother, sister, and brother.

Strathcona County Mayor Rod Frank released a written statement on the death of Dhami.

“Strathcona County is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our own RCMP member, Const. Harvey Dhami. Const. Dhami died in the line of duty this morning, and was known as compassionate, caring and community oriented.

“On behalf of Strathcona County Council, we thank the efforts of first responders and extend our heartfelt condolences to Constable Dhami’s wife Ravinder, loved ones, friends, our entire RCMP detachment and everyone affected by this tragic loss.”  

Dhami’s former employer, the Ontario Provincial Police, also paid tribute to the officer. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also tweeted his condolences to Dhami and his family and expressed grief at the loss of a police officer in the line of duty.

A GoFundMe has been set up in Dhami’s name.

Courtesy CTV News Edmonton