A 22-year veteran Peel police officer was arrested Tuesday following a nine-month long investigation into a sexual assault complaint.

Const. Daniel McAllister has been charged with one count each of sexual assault and breach of trust.

Peel police launched an investigation in March after it received a complaint from the director of the Office of Independent Police Review alleging a sexual assault by an officer.

McAllister can expect a Police Services Act investigation once the criminal court proceedings have been completed, Peel Region police said in a statement Wednesday.

He is currently on suspension, but still being paid as per procedure, Sgt. Joe Cardi told the Star.

“Our members will be held responsible for their actions. As police officers we are held to a higher standard than those who we have been sworn to serve,” Chief Nishan Durraiappah said in a statement.

“Every member must understand and appreciate the challenges and the need for transparency with members of our community.”

McAllister is scheduled to appear in Brampton court Jan. 6.