‘Innocent lives were protected and saved,’ Saanich police chief says

Speaking at the release of the final report into the 2022 Saanich bank shootout, Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie says the day should be remembered for the actions of police officers. “Their courage, mindfulness, resilience, and stress management were tested and re-tested over an extended period of time, which can and does have a significant impact to personal health and wellness,” he said.