Regina Police Service hosts Indigenous police academy at First Nations University
The Regina Police Service (RPS) is hosting an event at the First Nations University of Canada, trying to recruit future Indigenous police officers, security officers, special constables and community safety officers. Moosa Imran has more.
Global News at 5 Regina
May 4
RPS tape off Regent Park during investigation
On Monday, a Regina Police Service (RPS) vehicle was seen outside of a bungalow near the intersection of Sherwood Drive and Ellison Crescent while investigators remained on scene.
May 13
‘It was just time’: Regina deputy police chief to retire
Deputy Chief Dean Rae is retiring from the Regina Police Service after nearly 34 years of service with the force.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jan 23
RPS provides collision avoiding tips for Saskatchewan drivers
Lindsey Hoesen, with Regina Police Service, reminded all drivers that “the best way to avoid collisions is to leave lots of space between other cars, take time traveling, and ensure windshield visibility is unobstructed.”
Canada
Jan 10
Regina emergency crews respond to serious incident at industrial park
Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to an ‘industrial accident’ on McDonald Street on Friday morning near a stone slab supplier. Regina police were also present at the scene controlling traffic and investigating the cause of the accident.
Canada
Feb 2
Regina Police Launch Communication Card
Regina police worked with Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and the Regina Open Door Society to develop the new communications card.
Jan 31
Regina community partnership connects cops and kids for rewarding experience
Regina Police Service Deputy Chief Lorilee Davies explained the importance partnership program that provides kids with positive interactions with police and for officers to “get back to what it’s all about, and that’s helping people.”
Canada
Dec 6, 2023
Regina police face limited resources to handle public intoxication
WATCH: At a Board of Police Commissioners meeting, a report was shared that reveals that Regina Police Service (RPS) face limited resources to handle individuals who are arrested for public intoxication. Jessica Durling has more.
Global News at 6 Regina
Nov 21, 2023
Regina Board of Police Commissioners announces new chief of police
The Regina Board of Police Commissioners announced the newest chief of police for the Regina Police Service (RPS) on Tuesday. Farooq Hassan Sheikh has been named the 15th chief of the RPS.
Global News at 5 Regina
Nov 7, 2023
RPS police plane shown proven value to public safety: deputy chief
Regina Police Service (RPS) Deputy Chief Dean Rae illustrated the advantages of the RPS aerial support unit on Tuesday. Rae said the unit demonstrates it’s value in incidents involving missing persons, vehicle pursuits, and even laser pointers directed at airlines.
Canada
Sep 26, 2023
RPS charge individual with mischief, endangering lives in downtown fire, gas line tampering spree
Regina Police Service (RPS) Deputy Chief Dean Rae said on Tuesday that officers apprehended and charged a 39-yeard-old man with dozens of mischief-related charges including endangering lives following a downtown gas meter tampering spree and fire.
Canada
Sep 26, 2023
Officer memorial parade in Regina
RCMP, Regina police and peace officers, veterans, ministers, the families of the fallen officers, and other locals came together for the annual memorial service in their honour.
Sep 24, 2023
Regina Police say record numbers of fentanyl seized in 2023 so far
The Regina Police Service said that as of July 30, they have seized millions of potentially lethal doses of fentanyl in 2023.
Global News at 5 Regina
Aug 24, 2023
Regina police comment on the increase in substances like fentanyl found on the illicit market
Regina Police Service Staff Sergeant Kelly Campbell said on Thursday that “the number of trafficking cases related to Fentanyl is concerning because of the drug’s potency, while the use of other drugs like cocaine remains steady.”
Canada
Aug 24, 2023
Regina’s ‘Copsicles’ initiative about winning the hearts and minds of youth with frozen treats
Regina Police Service Cpl. Melina LaLach spoke on Thursday about the department’s “Copsicles” initiative, saying “it helps us get out into the community, show children they don’t need to be afraid of the police and to come to us if they ever need help.”
Canada
Aug 17, 2023
Regina’s explosives disposal unit responds to bomb threat in school yard
Regina Police Services units were seen blocking off part of the 400 block of Hamilton Street while the explosives disposal unit investigated a suspicious object using a drone near the play structure at St. Michaels school on Wednesday.
Canada
Aug 16, 2023
Days after police dismantle Regina tent encampment, what’s next for the city’s homeless?
What’s next for Regina’s homeless population, now that many residents of the tent encampment are displaced after members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) dismantled their temporary homes?
Global News at 5 Regina
Aug 1, 2023
Regina police make arrests, dismantle tents as city hall encampment evicted
As the 24-hour mark passed for the eviction deadline at the Regina tent encampment, several members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) were busy dismantling tents and arresting residents who became belligerent.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jul 28, 2023
Regina police, forensics investigators investigate death on Rupert Street
Regina Police Service units stood by as a forensics team investigated the scene of a death at a residence in the 1400 block of Rupert Street on Friday. One investigator was scene transporting an evidence bag containing part of a window from the residence surrounded by yellow tape.
Jul 28, 2023
Regina police swear in 15 new recruits — more than half of whom are women
Getting more women into policing has been a priority for the Regina Police Service (RPS) for many years now. And today, the service swore in a new class of officers, nearly half of whom were female.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jul 20, 2023