Saskatchewan and the RCMP have a long, shared history.
Since 1885, all RCMP Members
have called Saskatchewan a home.
Urge the government to stop any further investment in the Saskatchewan Marshal Service until a plan is released
Communities across Saskatchewan have repeatedly called on the province for investments in existing police resources and crime prevention services.
Despite this, the Province has chosen to spend an undisclosed amount of money to establish the Saskatchewan Marshals Service which won’t be operational until late 2026.
RCMP and Saskatchewan: A Shared History
Through the RCMP’s national training Depot Division in Regina, every RCMP cadet spends six months working, learning, and falling in love with the ‘Land of living skies’ before being deployed across the country. Currently, ~1,375 Members serve to keep Saskatchewanians safe, serving 99% of Saskatchewan’s landmass, from Grasslands National Park to the Athabasca Sand Dunes and Cypress Hills to Reindeer Lake. A recent Pollara Strategic Insights survey found that 81% of residents in RCMP-served communities are satisfied or very satisfied with the RCMP’s policing; among the highest support in Canada.
Latest News
NPF Welcomes Commitment of Additional Funding to Add Saskatchewan RCMP Members
April 9, 2024
Regina, SK – The National Police Federation (NPF) is pleased with the recent funding commitment outlined in a letter received from the Government of Saskatchewan, signaling a collaborative effort to bolster the RCMP’s resources.
The letter received from Government reaffirmed that the Province stands alongside the NPF in its recruitment endeavors. At the beginning of this year, Saskatchewan’s officers-per-capita ratio was at its lowest point in decades due to a lack of funding and resources.
NPF Responds to the Sentencing of Convicted Cop Killer Who Murdered Cst. Shelby Patton
Saskatoon, SK – Following is a statement from Morgan Buckingham, Prairie Region Board Director for the National Police Federation, following today’s sentencing decision of 18-years for the killing of Cst. Shelby Patton on June 12, 2021.
“Today’s sentencing decision is a disappointing result following a brutal and traumatic event. Fundamentally, we believe that individuals who kill on-duty police officers should receive harsh penalties, up to and including a mandatory 25-year sentence, to reflect the heinous act.
NPF Welcomes Recommendations from James Smith Cree Nation Inquest and Advocates for Necessary Investments to Support RCMP Members
Regina, SK – The National Police Federation recently submitted its pre-Budget asks for 2024 to the Government of Saskatchewan, calling for strategic investments in policing that support Saskatchewan’s growing population and evolving public safety needs. This comes on the heels of the 29 recommendations made following the James Smith Cree Nation Public Inquest.
Recent Survey Reveals Strong Support for Saskatchewan’s RCMP Officers; Concern and Low Awareness Around New Marshals Service
Regina, SK – New research reveals low awareness and ongoing concerns from Saskatchewan residents about the new Saskatchewan Marshals Service and support for more investment in the RCMP.