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ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Mission Statement

In partnership with the community, we will provide service based on excellence to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Core Values INSIDE Honesty We will be reputable, adhering to truthfulness and 3 Chief’s Message being free from deceit.

3 Board of Police Commissioners Integrity 4 Chief Weighill: Commander We will lead by example, being incorruptible and of the Order of Merit doing the right thing regardless of the pressures or personal risk we face. 4 The New Headquarters – Supporting a Safer Compassion – Environmentally Friendly We will be mindful of the distress of others and – Key Features demonstrate a sympathetic understanding in our desire to assist them. 6 New Technology – In-Car Cameras Fairness – Conducted Energy Weapons We will demonstrate impartiality, being free from self-interest, prejudice or favoritism. 7 When Should You Call 911? 8 Investigating a Stolen Auto Commitment We will show dedication to the goals of the Service 10 Community Partnerships and to our personal development and wellness as – Violent Threat Risk Assessment we persist in out endeavors to consult, work with and serve the community. – Community Events – Summer Student Program Respect – Aboriginal Police Preparation Program We will recognize the right of all people, regardless 11 Honours & Achievements of their personal situation, to live without ridicule, and as such we will display courteous regard for 12 Human Resources people in every situation. 12 Budget Professionalism 13 Crime Statistics We will be above reproach and exhibit a profi cient, – Crime Against the Person conscientious, and business-like demeanor in dealing with those we serve. – Crime Against Property – Other Criminal Code Violations – Traffi c Statistics

– Divisional Crime Statistics The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank the StarPhoenix and other contributors for the photos contained in the 2013 Annual Report. 15 Recruiting Cover photos by Peter Lawrence.

2 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report Photos by Peter Lawrence. by Peter Photos Chief Clive Weighill Deputy Chief Bernie Pannell Deputy Chief Mark Chatterbok Chief’s Message

Th e Saskatoon Police Service had a highly successful year. I am Technology is playing an important role within the Service and in 2013 pleased to report a continuing downward trend in crime. Th e we completed the installation of audio–video cameras in all our patrol Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics recently reported a 47% and traffi c cars. Th e vehicles are also equipped with rear-facing cameras decrease in crime in the past decade. In real numbers, the Saskatoon to record all interactions with prisoners placed in the back seat. Police Service has experienced 12,000 fewer criminal code incidents In November, in preparation for our fi ve-year business plan, we held per year compared to 2003. We share credit for this decrease with our a community consultation that was attended by over 100 partici- community partners. pants. Th e environment was positive, with a majority of the attendees At the end of the year, we were nearing completion of the new police endorsing the direction and future plans of the Service. It was also headquarters. Construction was expected to be complete in early gratifying to receive such encouraging community support. 2014. Th e project was on budget and much anticipated by all our staff . I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the men and women of the In 2013, we addressed the complex issue of police interaction with Saskatoon Police Service, both sworn and civilian. I am proud to be people suff ering from mental illness or substance abuse and com- involved with such a dedicated group of individuals who truly make a pleted a pilot project for a Police and Crisis Team (PACT), which diff erence every day. paired a police offi cer with a mental health professional to assist persons in crisis. Th e pilot project was a success and we anticipate formalizing two teams in 2014. Chief Clive Weighill

Board of Police Commissioners

Saskatoon’s Board of Police Commissioners has played a large Board meetings, held at noon on the third Th ursday of every role in planning the Service’s restructuring and redeployment. month (September to June), are open to the public. Residents Th ey also address the strategic direction of the Service and ensure wishing to speak at a board meeting or write a letter to the board we have a budget that will allow for future organizational needs. can access an online form on the City of Saskatoon website or contact the board secretary at 306-975-2880.

Mayor Donald Atchison (Chair) Councillor Charlie Clark Councillor Darren Hill Commissioner Gordon Martell Commissioner Vera Pezer

saskatoonpoliceservice.ca 3 CHIEF WEIGHILL THE NEW HEADQUARTERS Commander of the Order of Merit Supporting a Safer Saskatoon

Th e Saskatoon Police Service is waiting with excitement for the completion of the new police headquarters. Saskatoon City Council offi cially approved the project proposal on June 13, 2011. Construction began June 24, 2011, and is to be completed in early 2014. Th e 390,000-square-foot facility is located north of 25th Street East near Ontario Avenue. Th is project is 15 years in the making, and the ideas for the new headquarters changed as our city grew and police operations expanded. A fi nal design, complete with input from police operations, was developed in 2011, and the Ellis Don Team began construction. Th e openness and transparency of the new building will refl ect the core values of the Saskatoon Police Service and the way in which police services are provided in the community. Th e building features an open and inviting entrance, a two-story glass- encased lobby, a four-story atrium in the middle of the building, and two skylights to bring natural light into the 350,000-square-foot building. Th ese architectural features Chief Weighill was promoted to were designed without compromising the safety and security of the building, while Commander of the Order of Merit of the also keeping the diverse needs of the of building’s various users—employees, com- Police Forces, which recognizes excep- munity members, victims, and detainees—in mind. Th e design also provides spaces tional service by members and employees such as the Community Room, the Culture Room, and the gymnasium, where police of Canadian police forces. Th e ceremony can meet with the community or host events in. took place on May 24, 2013, in Ottawa. Environmentally Friendly Th e Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the principal com- Th e new Saskatoon Police Service headquarters will be a Leadership in Energy and mander of the Order of Merit submit Environmental design (LEED) building. Some of its sustainability features include recommendations for appointments to the bringing as much natural light as possible into the building for the benefi t of both governor general on behalf of an advisory staff and clients. Studies show that access to natural light in the workplace increases committee. Th e appointment recognizes productivity and employee satisfaction, and makes visitors feel more welcome. outstanding meritorious service, demon- Daylight is the major light source in the building’s open atrium lobby, which reduces strated leadership, and great responsibility lighting loads and saves money. over an extended period. LEED standards require that the building have shower facilities to encourage employees to have active lifestyles, so locker/change facilities are located adjacent to the fi tness room for easy access. Low-fl ow plumbing fi xtures throughout the building will use 40% less water than conventional fi xtures. A conventional building the size of our headquarters would use over nine-million litres of water per year; our build- ing will use approximately fi ve-million litres per year. Th e four- million litres of water saved could fi ll an Olympic-sized swimming pool twice. Lighting and air-conditioning systems have also been designed for greater energy effi ciency. Occupancy sensors are being installed throughout the facility, and carbon dioxide sensors will ensure enough fresh air is provided for the estimated 650 police and support staff who will work in the building. It is estimated that energy costs for the new Police Headquarters LEED building will be 47% lower than Model National Energy Code baseline standards and will save of up to $200,000 annually.

4 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report Key Features of the New Building Detention Cells Th e new headquarters will hold 60 prisoners. Th e cells will be equipped with heated beds to eliminate the need for blankets. Video cameras, located in each cell and in the hallway, will increase both offi cer and prisoner safety. Th e cell windows will be polarized, which means police will be able to see into the cells, but prisoners will be unable to look out into other cells. Th is will help reduce aggravation among the prisoners. Forensic Labs Th e new headquarters will have four labs: one chemical, one biochemical, and two biological. Th e labs will be equipped with specialized equipment and will be large enough for multiple offi cers to conduct a number of examinations at one time. Shooting Range and Firearms Simulator Th e indoor fi ring range is designed to keep offi cers safe from exposure to harmful chemicals such as lead by capturing contaminants in a rubber berm. In addition, a separate ventilation system ensures good air quality throughout the fi ring range.

saskatoonpoliceservice.ca 5 NEW TECHNOLOGY

In-Car Cameras

In 2013, the Saskatoon Police Service completed the instal- lation of in-car cameras in 54 patrol and traffi c vehicles to document police interactions with the public and ensure greater accountability and transparency. Th e vehicles are equipped with both front- and rear-facing cameras that are automatically activated when the emergency equipment is in use. Th e cameras remain on during the entire call. Th e technology contributes to offi cer safety and helps determine the legitimacy of complaints against offi cers.

Conducted Energy Weapons On December 18, 2013, following body. In all cases of CEW deploy- approval by the Police ment, immediate medical attention Commission earlier in the year, is provided, and the Saskatoon frontline offi cers began carrying Police Service issues a media release conducted energy weapons (CEWs). to advise the public. Th ese weapons give offi cers a highly Th e Taser X26 is equipped with eff ective, less lethal option to help an on-board device that records gain immediate control of a suspect, specifi c deployment data every time where there is a high risk of death or the trigger is pressed. Th is data serious bodily harm. is gathered for all weapons every Th e CEW used by Service members 90 days, and immediately aft er an is the Taser X26. All offi cers carry- offi cer reports that a CEW has been ing CEWs must fi rst undergo spe- deployed. All CEWs are tested for cialized training to understand both proper performance before being how the CEWs operate and their placed in service and re-tested physiological eff ect on the human annually thereaft er.

6 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report NON-EMERGENCY / 911 CALLS

When to Dial 911

Dial 911 for police, fi re, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required: • a life or property is in danger • a crime is in progress • there is a medical emergency When calling 911, stay calm. When your call is answered, the call- taker will automatically see a display of your phone number and address or land location if you are calling from a landline; cell phones do not provide name, number, or location. To ensure the proper response to the emergency, you will be asked for the following information: • the nature of your emergency—to determine what agency you require (police, fi re, or ambulance) • the location of the emergency—verifi cation of the address or land location you are calling from • the telephone number you are calling from Th e 911 call-taker will stay on the line and connect you to the appro- priate dispatch agency for fi re, police, or ambulance. Call-takers are trained to ask specifi c questions. Please answer the When You Call 911 Accidentally questions as best you can. Your answers are conveyed to emergency Stay on the line and tell the call-taker the call was placed accidentally. personnel while they are on their way to help you . By providing clear If you hang up, we don’t know if you are okay, and we will have to call information, you will help ensure a fast and effi cient response. back or send police to check on you. Do Not Call 911 Citizens Online Reporting System for Non-Emergencies www.police.saskatoon.sk.ca/onlinereporting/

You are not always required to call 911. For non-emergencies, call Individuals may also report a crime using the Saskatoon Police the Saskatoon Police Service non-emergency line: 306-975-8300. Service Citizens Online Reporting System. Following are some By using the non-emergency reporting number, you keep the 911 examples of crimes that can be reported online: lines available for people reporting an emergency. • identity theft or fraudulent scams Following are some examples of non-emergencies: • theft under $5,000 • mischief, willful damage, or graffi ti to property • a crime with no suspect (e.g., theft of license plate) • lost property under $5,000 • a crime with a suspect, but the suspect is not on the scene • supplemental reports (e.g., fraud) • harassing communications • a serious crime with a suspect, but with a lengthy delay • theft from motor vehicle under $5,000 (e.g., an assault that occurred the previous evening at a bar) • mischief, willful damage, or graffi ti to vehicle • non-emergency incidents in progress (e.g., noisy party, drug • lost or stolen license plate. use, barking dog) • ongoing crime issues or crimes that are not in-progress If you are unsure how serious an incident is, dial 911 and the (e.g., graffi ti) call-taker will advise whether or not it is an emergency. If it is not an emergency, they will ask you to call back on the non- • a suspicious circumstance that may indicate an ongoing criminal emergency line. activity (e.g., evidence of a marijuana grow operation)

saskatoonpoliceservice.ca 7 INVESTIGATING A STOLEN VEHICLE

Th e Stolen Auto Unit is responsible for the investigation and recovery of stolen vehicles. Th e following is an example of how an investigation proceeds and the steps offi cers will take to identify a stolen vehicle.

STEP 1 STEP 3 A stolen or lost vehicle Patrol is dispatched to is reported by someone confi rm the details of the STEP 4 placing an emergency 911 report and gather any evi- Th e report is assigned to call to the Communica- dence that may be available. the Stolen Auto Unit for tion Centre or by someone Patrol will also speak to the investigation and follow-up. calling the Saskatoon Police individual who reported Investigators will review Service non-emergency the crime and to any known detailed statistics of stolen line. A report is prepared, witnesses. Th is information vehicle incidents to search including the details of the STEP 2 is recorded in the offi cer’s for similarities. Th ey will incident and a description Th e report is forwarded to report and entered into the also use other crime analysis of the vehicle. Central Records, where the Service’s database. tools such as CompStat or incident is entered into the the crime-mapping system Canadian Police Informa- to identify leads. Should tion Centre (CPIC). Th is the stolen vehicle remain national database is used to missing for more than two access detailed documenta- weeks, the staff sergeant tion and reports from a responsible for the Stolen number of police agencies. Auto Unit will review the fi le Th e report remains on to ensure the investigators CPIC for fi ve years. have all relevant information and a comprehensive review has occurred.

8 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report STEP 5: STEP 7 If the vehicle is located, Th e registered owner of the Patrol is dispatched and, vehicle will be contacted if appropriate, the Foren- and informed of the results sic Identifi cation Section of the investigation. is called out. Physical evidence, including fi n- gerprints, photographs, scene diagrams, and DNA samples, is collected in STEP 6 STEP 8 order to identify potential Should a suspect be identi- Offi cers will complete their suspects. fi ed, the Stolen Auto Unit reports and provide the will issue a Want to Locate appropriate documents to Parade Bulletin to inform the Crown prosecutor. Patrol to watch for the suspect. Once located, the individual will be inter- viewed. If charged, offi cers will read the individual his or her rights and the suspect will be transferred to detention.

saskatoonpoliceservice.ca 9 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Violent Threat Risk Assessment Agencies Involved in Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) the Community Threat In 2011, Saskatoon Police Service made a commitment to support a model developed by Assessment and Support the Canadian Centre for Th reat Assessment and Trauma Response: Violence Th reat Risk Team (CTAST) Assessment (VTRA). Th e model was designed to help agencies and professionals develop collaborative multidisciplinary teams that focus on early intervention, prevention of violence Saskatoon Health Region: through high-risk assessments, and provision of ongoing support for the individuals using VTRA. Th is process allows our community partners to share information about the circum- Mental Health and Addiction stances of individuals who pose a signifi cant risk to themselves or others. Services (Child and Youth Program) Community Threat Assessment and Support Ministry of Social Services (Child Th e Saskatoon Police Service partnered with 18 other community agencies through the and Family Services) Community Th reat Assessment and Support Protocol (CTASP). Th is protocol supports col- laborative planning among our community partners to reduce violence. It fosters the timely Ministry of Justice: sharing of information regading individuals who pose a risk of violence towards themselves Corrections and Policing or others. Th e protocol supports the development of supportive and preventative intervention plans. Th e strength of this protocol lies in the multidisciplinary and multi-agency approach, Kilburn Hall Youth Centre where the Community Th reat Assessment and Support Team (CTAST) collaborates eff ectively Yarrow Youth Farm and makes use of a broad range of expertise in order to develop a supportive plan to reduce Young Off ender Program the level of risk of serious violence amongst individuals.

Ministry of Education Saskatoon Public Schools Prairie Spirit School Division Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Conseil des écoles fransaskoises University of Saskatchewan

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Warman and Saskatoon Detachments)

Restorative Action Program (RAP)

M. D. Ambulance Care Ltd. Community Events Saskatoon Fire Department Did you know the Saskatoon Police Service participates in a number of community events? Here are just a few: Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services Inc. • Crime Free Multi-Housing BBQ • Police Community BBQ Saskatoon Open Door Society • Annual Saskatoon Police Half-Marathon • Remembrance Day Ceremony in Saskatoon Saskatoon Police Service • Annual Race Against Racism • SIGA Dakota Dunes Powwow • Saskatoon Police Pipes and Drums Annual Concert

10 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report Summer Student Program From May to September 2013, three graduates of the Aboriginal Police Preparation Program were off ered summer student positions with the Saskatoon Police Service. Th e pur- pose of the program was to off er the students an opportunity to observe what policing is like and help them decide if they want to pursue policing as a career. Th e three summer students assisted members of the Cultural Resource Unit and Crime Free Multi-Housing Unit. In September, two of the posi- tions were extended until December Aboriginal Police Preparation Program 2013, and those two students assisted Th e program is designed to provide training that will assist students who would like to be the Cultural Resource Unit with the recruited into careers in municipal, federal, or Aboriginal police services. implementation of a Youth Advisory Committee. Th e program consists of 26 weeks of instructor-led training that emphasizes communica- tion and interpersonal skills. Students are required to attend 75% of the classes and achieve a minimum of 60% to pass each exam. Th ey are expected to display teamwork and co-operation in assigned group activities. A fi tness component ensures students meet the fi tness test levels and the medical–health standards necessary for successful recruitment.

HONOURS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Chief’s Award of Excellence Thirty Year Bar Twenty Year Medal Rueben Wiebe Garcia Brightley Jerry Boechler Vince Ashmeade Trent Dybvig Jody Levesque Keith Briant Brett Maki Adam Blades Daniel Sedgewick Dave Hudson Jerome Engele Steve Kaye Royer Noyes Lorne Gelowitz Joel Hedlin Richard Sach James Oliver Don Sanders Civilian Grant Obst Long Service Chief’s Award for Community Service Lorne Constantinoff Shelley Parent Jena Wiebe Rebecca Clark Dianne Lee Michael Luczka Michael Van Schaik Juli Neubauer Heather Miller

saskatoonpoliceservice.ca 11 HUMAN RESOURCES

2012 2013 Change Chief 1 1 0 Deputy Chief 2 2 0 Superintendent 2 2 0 8 9 1 Staff Sergeant 20 21 1 Sergeant 110 110 0 299 301 2 Subtotal (Regular Members) 442 446 4 Special 59 60 1 Civilians 136 145 9 Total 637 651 14

BUDGET Operating Budget ($80.1 Million) Non-Staff Compensation Costs ($14 Million) Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding

Non-staff Grants/ Vehicles Compensation Subsidies 0.1% (Operating & ($14 Million) Transfers to Maintenance) Reserves 11.5% 23.8%

Materials & Supplies 7.2%

Staff Compensation, Training & ($66.1 Million) Travel 5.6%

Technology & Equipment 10.6%

Facilities Contract & (Operating & Services 13.9% Maintenance) 29.0%

12 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report CRIME STATISTICS Crimes Against the Person (2013) Homicides Crimes Against the Person 2012 2013 % Change Sexual Violations Attempted Murder Homicides 5 4 -20.00% Attempted Murder 7 5 -28.57% Other Crimes Against the Person Sexual Violations 285 286 0.35% Assaults 2,398 2,268 -5.42% Kidnapping/Hostage Taking Armed Robbery 213 159 -25.35% /Abduction Robbery 197 206 4.57% Criminal Harassment (Stalking) 92 86 -6.52% Uttering Threats Uttering Threats 441 425 -3.63% Criminal Harassment Kidnapping/Hostage Taking/Abduction 36 58 61.11% (Stalking) Other Crimes Against the Person 68 79 16.18% Assaults Total Crimes Against the Person 3,742 3,576 -4.44% Robbery

Crimes Against Property 2012 2013 % Change Armed Robbery Arson 60 112 86.67% Break and Enter - Residential 928 901 -2.91% Break and Enter - Business 580 445 -23.28% Crimes Against Property (2013) Break and Enter - Other 315 314 -0.32% Theft Over $5000 89 82 -7.87% Break and Enter Break and Enter Break and (Business) (Residential) Bicycle Theft Under $5,000 260 347 33.46% Enter (Other) Other Theft Under $5,000 5,089 5,060 -0.57% Arson Theft Over Theft of Motor Vehicle 985 1,037 5.28% $5000 Possession of Stolen Property 364 365 0.27% Fraud 1,078 1,147 6.40% Bicycle Theft Mischief/ Under $5,000 Graffi ti 466 301 -35.41% Willful Damage Mischief/Willful Damage 2,939 2,653 -9.73% Total Crimes Against Property 13,153 12,764 -2.96% Graffi ti

Other Criminal Code Violations 2012 2013 % Change Fraud Prostitution 134 219 63.43% Controlled Drug and Substance Act 762 829 8.79% Possession of Stolen Crime data downloaded on July 21, 2014, from Saskatoon Records Management System. For a full list Other Theft Property of disclaimers and methodology, visit www. police.saskatoon.sk.ca. Under $5,000 Theft of Motor Vehicle Traffi c Statistics

Tickets Issued - Service Wide 2012 2013 % Change Provincial Traffi c Safety Act 2012 2013 % Change Provincial Traffi c Safety Act 17,054 16,637 -2.45% Seatbelt 2,621 2,790 6.45% Provincial Vehicle Equipment 1,612 1,461 -9.37% Disobey Lights 1,539 1,514 -1.62% Regulations Disobey Stop Sign 652 574 -11.96% Other Provincial 665 525 -21.05% Driver Use Handheld Device 2,126 2,269 6.73% Other Municipal Traffi c Bylaws 563 739 31.26%

Provincial Speeding 3,669 5,347 45.73% Collisions 2012 2013 % Change Municipal Bylaw Speeding 13,021 10,175 -21.86% Property Damage 6851 7064 3.11% Total Tickets Issued 36,584 34,884 -4.65% Personal Injury 742 717 -3.37% Fatality 8 5 -37.50% Criminal Code Traffi c Violations 2012 2013 % Change Total Collisions 7601 7786 2.43% Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle 52 62 19.23% Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle 454 383 -15.64% Data for Traffi c Statistics as of July 21, 2014.

saskatoonpoliceservice.ca 13 PATROL DIVISIONS

North Development Area

Marquis Industrial Agriplace

Hudson Bay University Heights Development Area Silverwood Heights Industrial

Airport MA Lawson Lawson Heights Heights S.C. Silverspring Evergreen North Industrial River Heights University Heights U of S Lands Airport Business Area Development Area East MA Hampton Village Richmond U of S Lands North MA Heights Kelsey - Mayfair Woodlawn University Dundonald Westview North Park Kensington Heights S.C. Willowgrove Hudson Bay Park Confederation Massey Place Central Forest Grove Northwest Park Industrial City Park U of S Lands MA Erindale Caswell Sutherland Blairmore Development Area Mount Royal Hill Pacific Heights Westmount Confederation Sutherland S.C. Central Central East Industrial Arbor Creek Holmwood Development Area Blairmore S.C. Business Pleasant Hill Riversdale District U of S Lands Parkridge Meadowgreen Varsity Fairhaven South MA View College Park West King George Nutana Grosvenor Greystone College Park Agpro Industrial Industrial Park Heights East South Montgomery Place Holiday Park Buena Vista Haultain West Brevoort Park Holliston Industrial Wildwood Briarwood CN Yards MA Gordie Howe Queen S.E. MA Elizabeth Nutana Development Exhibition Adelaide/ S.C. Area SaskPower MA Diefenbaker Churchill Lakewood MA Avalon Nutana Lakeview S.C. Park Eastview Lakeridge Rosewood S.E. CN Industrial Development Area

Stonebridge

The Willows

Northwest Division 2012 2013 % Change Crimes Against the Person 935 870 -6.95% Crimes Against Property 4,014 3,575 -10.94% Other Criminal Code Violations 1,370 1,190 -13.14% Controlled Drug and Substance Act 172 171 -0.58% East Division 2012 2013 % Change Traffi c Accidents 2,274 2,310 1.58% Crimes Against the Person 898 913 1.67% Crimes Against Property 4,616 4,428 -4.07% Central Division 2012 2013 % Change Other Criminal Code Violations 1,035 1,129 9.08% Crimes Against the Person 1,773 1,661 -6.32% Controlled Drug and Substance Act 224 239 6.70% Crimes Against Property 4,296 4,436 3.26% Traffi c Accidents 3,034 3,125 3.00% Other Criminal Code Violations 6,480 6,307 -2.67% Controlled Drug and Substance Act 352 406 15.34% Crime data downloaded on July 21, 2014, from Saskatoon Records Management System. For a full list Traffi c Accidents 1,831 1,782 -2.68% of disclaimers and methodology, visit www. police.saskatoon.sk.ca

14 Saskatoon Police Service Annual Report 1 RECRUITING

A growing city means an increase in demand for police services. In 2013, the Saskatoon Police Service hired 18 regular constables and 9 special constables. We will continue to hire new members who refl ect the diverse population we serve.

Saskatoon Police Service: A Top Saskatchewan Employer

Th e Saskatoon Police Service is among 20 agencies named Saskatchewan’s top employers for 2013. Saskatchewan’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (www.canadastop100.com/ sk), in partnership with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. Each year, both newspapers announce the winners in special supplements. Winners are chosen based on several factors, including benefi ts, train- ing, educational subsidies, community involvement, and career diversity. While the award is welcome, the Saskatoon Police Service must continue to look for ways to improve the service. We look forward to more success in the future.

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