Saskatoon Board Of Police Commissioners

• Saskatoon police chief hiring process soon underway with hopes to be in place by summer

  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says an independent firm is being brought in to help with hiring the next police chief.

  Crime

  Jan 8
  
• Police commissioners’ letter to Sask. government states ‘urgent need’ for complex needs help

  The letter from the board said the Community Support Program has seen a 'significant increase' in the number of people sleeping in encampments, parks and building vestibules.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners to discuss drug decriminalization

  The Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners is set to receive a report during its next meeting that looks at how removing penalties for drug possession could affect addiction.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2022
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• Saskatoon Co-op calls for support from police to deal with shoplifters

  Saskatoon Co-op CEO Gerald Hiebert voiced frustrations to the Saskatoon board of police commissioners over shoplifting concerns.

  Crime

  Feb 17, 2022
• Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners studying decriminalizing personal drug possession

  At its Thursday meeting, members asked the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) to report on evidence-based approaches to harm reduction.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2021
• Saskatoon police say budget cuts will likely delay hiring new constables

  Saskatoon police Chief Troy Cooper told police commissioners having $200,000 less after budget talks mean the police will likely have to delay hiring union-mandated positions.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2020
• Saskatoon Police Association ratifies new 3-year contract

  Saskatoon Police Service members will receive a 5.1 per cent pay increase over the three years of the contract.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2020
• Saskatoon police changes won’t come overnight, chief says in response to campaign

  The Saskatoon Police Service's chief says he wants to move in the direction of police only doing police work, but it’s something that won’t happen overnight.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2020
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• Saskatoon Fire Department EMS calls outpacing city population growth

  Fire Chief Morgan Hackl says emergency medical calls in Saskatoon have climbed 25 per cent, along with calls for the department to pick up discarded needles.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2019
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• Police board approves 8 new officers, debate moves to Saskatoon city council

  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark said the debate to hire eight new officers will take place during the city’s budget deliberations.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2019