Manitoba police watchdog investigating unauthorized use of WPS computer

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is investigating an allegation of unauthorized use of a Winnipeg Police Service computer system by an officer on the force earlier this week.

On Thursday, the police service notified the IIU that an officer hadpossiblyused acomputer system on Tuesdayfor an unauthorized purpose.

The IIU, which looks into serious incidents involving police in the province,said in a release the civilian director believes it's in the public interest to investigate the matter further.

The IIU won't release any more details while it investigates.