The Saskatchewan government is looking at ways to use technology to fight rural crime in the province.
Innovation Saskatchewan is asking technology companies and researchers to submit proposals for a 16-week residency program.
READ MORE: Province announces team to lower crime in rural Saskatchewan
The goal is to develop technologies that can be used to address rural crime in conjunction with the province’s Protection and Response Team.
“Rural residents face special circumstances when it comes to crime,” Steven Bonk, the minister responsible for innovation, said in a release.
“It is our hope that this new program will attract students, researchers and technology companies to complete a bid and assist rural residents who have concerns about the safety of their property and well-being.”
Those applying for the residency will be evaluated by a panel that will include stakeholders such as rural residents and farmers.
The successful applicant will then prepare a prototype of their technology during the residency period.
READ MORE: FSIN dismayed with Saskatchewan’s rural crime reduction strategy
Bonk said they are optimistic the program will help improve safety and security in rural Saskatchewan.
“Our hope is that a feasible technological solution can be identified and eventually commercialized to benefit rural areas not only in Saskatchewan but in other provinces as well,” Bonk said.
Applications will be accepted up to Oct. 13.
Comments