REGINA – Dozens of protesters marched to the headquarters of the Regina Police Service and delivered a list of concerns Sunday afternoon for the International Day Against Police Brutality.
“In some significant portion of the population in Saskatchewan, there is a problem with police abuse and violence and racial profiling. I guess we’re looking at it positively, trying to make a change,” said Bob Hughes, an organizer of the march.
Deputy Chief Dean Rae said that some of the group’s concerns originated a couple of months prior, and that police have tried unsuccessfully to create a dialogue with them.
“It’s important that we as a police service, get out in front of this and show the people that we’re willing to listen to what they have to say,” he said, adding that he encourages people to come forward with their concerns.
The group first gathered at city hall, then carried signs that read ‘stop police brutality’ and ‘end racial profiling’ as they marched along Victoria Avenue.
Rae said he will meet with the chief of police and the executive team on Monday to discuss the list.
“People tend to look and voice their concerns through a variety of different methods now. Whether it’s social media or other avenues, rather than bring the complaint forward where we can sit down and have some type of discussion. If anything, I think more communication needs to occur between us and whoever the complainant is and try to resolve that matter that way,” Rae said.
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