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MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Police Service is not seeing any “red flags” with its latest budget update but is facing some unexpected financial pressures after more officers than expected retired recently. The police service (MJPS) presented a budget update to July 31 during the Board of Police Commissioners’ September meeting. The document showed […]

MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Police Service has seen an increase in vehicle thefts during the past two months, which the agency says is due to residents leaving keys inside and doors unlocked. The MJPS presented the monthly crime statistics during the Board of Police Commissioners’ June 7 meeting, with data showing that vehicle thefts […]

Regina’s Board of Police Commissioners gathered once again for a public information night, allowing residents to ask the commission questions and raise concerns. This information night gave the subdivision of Westhill a chance to meet with the commission. Police Chief Evan Bray said they had another round of good discussions. “We talked a lot about […]

People in Regina are feeling a little less positive about their police force. A survey was handed to the Board of Police Commissioners, that was completed last fall. Its a small sample size, with 450 people responding to the survey. It found the public’s perception of the Regina Police Service had dipped to its lowest […]

The City of Regina announced they will be adding two private citizen seats to its Board of Police Commissioners, but they voted against changing the rules to require them to be Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC). Council argued that by being too descriptive, they may discourage other minority groups from wanting to join. […]

At their latest meeting, the Regina Board of Police Commissioners passed a resolution to lobby the province to create an independent police watchdog. The board will now write to Provincial Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan and ask for the province to expand the Public Complaints Commission and transition to civilian oversight. Regina Mayor […]

The process to eventually see more civilian members of the Board of Police Commissioners in Regina got started Monday night. Regina City Council passed a motion that will see a report completed by administration that will return to council in the second quarter of 2020. When asked about holding police offices accountable Mayor Michael Fougere […]

The overall number of outstanding warrants being pursued by Regina police is down five percent. While there are 222 fewer total outstanding warrants, there are just two fewer people wanted on the warrants when comparing numbers taken on June 30th to January 1st stats. Chief Evan Brays said he’s unsure of how many high risk […]

Here’s a chance for Regina residents to have their voices heard. Citizens are being asked to apply for positions on city boards, commissions and committees. The City of Regina is seeking individuals who have the skills to make a difference in the municipality by applying for committees such as the Regina Public Library Board and the […]