Premier Scott Moe now has a “small protective” security detail provided by the RCMP. The detail became active this month.
According to the premier’s press secretary, Jim Billington, the decision to introduce a security detail after “an evaluation of ongoing security risks.” Based on this evaluation, it was determined that security measures for the premier of Saskatchewan needed to be strengthened.
Billington added that the security detail is similar to measures put in place for “the majority of Canada’s provincial premiers.” This includes Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.
The province will not provide further details due to the “sensitive nature of this matter.”
The security detail will be seconded from the RCMP’s security unit, according to Saskatchewan RCMP spokesperson Rob King.
The resources for this unit are covered under the Provincial Policing Services Agreement, according to King. Both King and Billington said they cannot provide further details on this due to the confidential nature of the security provisions.