Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) has entered the next stage of its rollout, sending officers into the field alongside the Prince Albert Police Service.The second phase of integration puts SMS members on regular patrol with city officers, giving residents their first look at the province’s newest police force in action. Deputy Chief Marshal Rich Lowen said the joint work will help fine tune equipment, policies, and standard procedures before the service becomes fully operational.“Partnering with Prince Albert is the first step to assisting police services across the province and creating safer communities,” said Lowen in a statement.During phase 2, the marshals will focus on three main tasks, which are visible patrols aimed at deterring crime, tracking high risk offenders and outstanding warrants, and offering emergency or specialized support to municipal, First Nations, and RCMP detachments. Teams will also begin proactive investigations tied to agriculture, including theft of cattle, crops, metal, and farm chemicals, as well as trespassing that damages fields and property..Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier welcomed the added officers on the ground. Nogier pointed out that working side by side will build trust and streamline future joint operations. “Learning each other’s systems now means quicker responses down the road,” said Nogier.The province launched the SMS. to complement existing police agencies and to boost coverage in remote regions. Once phase 2 wraps up, the SMS plans to become fully operational, expanding patrols to other high crime communities across Saskatchewan.No firm timeline has been released for the move to phase 3.
