The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced $17.1 million in funding to enhance neighbourhood safety through additional police officers, training, and enforcement tools. As part of this initiative, Estevan will receive $357,000 to hire three new frontline officers for the Estevan Police Service.
Estevan Police Chief Jamie Blunden expressed appreciation for the partnership, emphasizing that collaboration beyond law enforcement is crucial to ensuring community safety.
The new investments include $11.9 million for approximately 100 new municipal police officers, $2.7 million to double the number of Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) officers from 14 to 28, and $2.5 million over the next three years for the Saskatchewan Police College.
“Investments in police services across the province, including more officers for Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods and doubling the number of recruits trained at the Police College, are important for ensuring the safety and security of Saskatchewan’s communities,” said Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman. “This is, and will always be, a priority for the Government of Saskatchewan.”