Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced new public safety measures, including a new marshall service and a crime reduction plan, during Wednesday's throne speech..“We’ve heard through our MLAs travels that there’s concerns,” said Premier Scott Moe. .“Community safety … getting out, going for a walk safely on the riverbank in Saskatoon or along downtown Regina, or in any of our rural communities, is on people's minds.”.Moe said his government will continue “continuing to crack down on the illegal use of firearms while at the same time defending the rights of lawful and law-abiding gun owners.”.READ MORE Sask government opposes handgun freeze, won’t reduce crime.The province will create the Saskatchewan Marshall Service (SMS), based out of Prince Albert.. Christine Tell SK Minister .The SMS works alongside the RCMP and municipal police forces to enhance law enforcement in rural and remote areas to execute more arrest warrants to put more violent criminals behind bars..Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said the SMS should be fully operational by 2026.."At full implementation it'll be around 70 officers," said Tell.."It's just at the beginning phases. It'll be a significant cost as we build out the unit. We are not going to put it all together all at once.".Tell did warn that "lots of things can get in the way.".The government is adding eight more officers to the Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team to increase the enforcement of outstanding warrants, which is also based out of Prince Albert..Another officer will be added to the Crime Reduction group in North Battleford..READ MORE AB, SK, MB, NB want 'scarce' resources used on weapons, not Trudeau's gun grab.Moe said discussions will continue to create “community-based indigenous police initiatives” with the Prince Albert Grand Council and the federal government..Moe said the new initiatives are in addition to the public safety and crime reduction put in over the last few years, including services to help the RCMP, the crime reduction teams, and the police and crisis teams.
