The Saskatchewan government announced it\u0027s providing $7.38 million in total to the Saskatoon Police Service for 2022\u002D2023.
The force has three PACTs, which handle calls with a mental health or addictions component, with the aim of diverting people from hospital emergency rooms or the criminal justice system. Police receive funds from the province for the original two PACTs, and are paying for a third team through their own budget.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“I think, over the last year, since the effects of the pandemic and some of the challenges around homelessness in the community, we’ve seen an even greater increase.”Article content On Friday at a media conference, the province formally announced its annual funding for 2022-23 to the Saskatoon police, a total of $7.38 million.When asked if the province is considering providing funding for the third and potentially a fourth PACT, Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Don Morgan, the MLA for Saskatoon Southeast, said there are ongoing discussions. He made the grant announcement on behalf of Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell.
Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Don Morgan speaks at a press conference to announce $7.38 million in provincial police funding in Saskatoon on Dec. 9, 2022.
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