REGINA – The province of Saskatchewan has contributed $4.2 million to the City of Regina to continue funding police officers to conduct investigations and to work on proactive initiatives to reduce crime in the city.
“We’re pleased to continue Regina’s funding for Targeted Police Initiatives to reduce crime,” Minister responsible for Corrections and Policing Christine Tell said. “The Targeted Police Initiatives allows the Regina Police Service and the community to work together to solve problems of crime and safety issues and improves the quality of life for everyone in the community.”
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“Regina has seen steady decreases in the total crime rate for the past decade,” Regina Police Service Chief Troy Hagen said. “We believe this success is due to our many effective partnerships, including these strategic, targeted investments by the province.”
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“As our city continues to grow and prosper, it is paramount that we focus on the safety of our community,” Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said. “I applaud the province for funding these initiatives for the Regina Police Service as we make this city the best place to live in Canada.”
The funding is through the targeted police initiatives offer grants that support police-based efforts to reduce crime, victimization and the prevention and intervention of at-risk population.
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