Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 11-17 as National Police Week, recognizing the ongoing contributions of police officers and agencies across the province.This year’s theme, Committed to Serve Together, highlights the teamwork between police services and community organizations to enhance public safety and well-being.“It is very fitting that this year’s Police Week theme is ‘Committed to Serve Together’ because that is exactly how we approach public safety in Saskatchewan,” said Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod. “The RCMP, municipal police services, and other law enforcement agencies work in close partnership every day.”.McLeod pointed to collaborative operations such as traffic enforcement and specialized crime units. He also emphasized the pending launch of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service this summer as another tool to strengthen policing capacity across the province.National Police Week, launched in 1970, aims to build connections between police and the communities they serve.In 2025-26, Saskatchewan is spending $260 million on RCMP operations, including $23.7 million for the First Nations Policing Program. Another $23.5 million will fund 160 municipal police positions through the Municipal Police Grants program, including 17 focused on traffic enforcement..Over the past year, 21 new police officer positions have been created in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Estevan, and Weyburn. These are part of a broader $11.9 million commitment to hire 100 new officers under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods initiative.Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police President Rhonda Blackmore said officers’ work is diverse and vital.“Whether it’s investigating a crime, searching for a missing person, or running a bike rodeo, all their actions contribute to safety,” she said. “Their dedication helps make Saskatchewan a safe and great place to live, work, and play.”Altogether, the province has spent $2 billion over 2024-25 and 2025-26 to support policing, improve access to justice, and advance community safety initiatives.
