Police expand sexual assault definition

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service anticipates investigating more sexual assault allegations following an expansion of what is considered unwanted behaviour.The move follows a Globe and Mail probe of the investigation of sexual assaults by Canadian police services and how many more are terminated compared to other assault cases.“We’ve broadened the definition of sexual assault to ensure that we capture everything possible,” said Chief Hugh Stevenson during a meeting of Sault Ste.