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Calgary police have laid charges against one of their own after a constable with the force threatened to ruin a person’s reputation.

In a vague release sent out Tuesday evening, Calgary police said between April 2018 and November 2018 an officer excessively contacted a person with threats to ruin their reputation both personally and professionally.

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The victim reported the incidents to police, prompting the service to launch an investigation.

Calgary police say to protect the identity of the victim no further details about the allegations could be made public.

After conducting their report, the service sent it to the Edmonton Crown Prosecutor for review who determined charges were warranted.

Const. Jacqueline MacNeil, a 14-year member of the service, was charged with unwanted communication and criminal harassment.

The service said MacNeil is currently on leave due to an unrelated matter.

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