Saskatchewan Marshals Service Year-End Update

The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is well ahead of schedule and is now expected to be operational by the summer of 2025, instead of the earlier projection of mid-2026.

In October of 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the establishment of the SMS to enhance law enforcement presence across the province. Since then, the SMS has hired Chief Marshal, Rob Cameron, Deputy Chief Marshal, Rich Lowan and Civilian Deputy Chief, Thomas Sierzycki. Two Superintendents and three inspectors have also been hired. Several important civilian operational support positions have also been filled. The hiring process for experienced police officers (known as Marshals) is in progress, and it is expected that these individuals will complete additional training in the new year. New recruit positions will be advertised in early 2025.

The SMS continues to assess location options to house regional headquarters across the province. This is a top priority for the SMS as its imperative for timely staffing and operationalization. Locations will be announced in the first quarter of the new year. The SMS has been meeting with stakeholders and partner agencies across Saskatchewan and is working closely with the RCMP, municipal and First Nation police services on interoperability, intelligence and resources agreements.be advertised in early 2025.

The Marshals have a mandate that will be in affect from day one:

• Detect, disrupt, and deter criminal activity across Saskatchewan, focusing on higher crime locations throughout the province through highly visible and intelligence-led patrol functions. Presence for prevention.
• Locate and apprehend high-risk and prolific offenders with outstanding arrest warrants.
• Provide emergency and specialized support or assistance to other law enforcement services, including the RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services.
• Conduct proactive investigations into offences related to farming and agriculture, such as cattle, crop, metal, farm chemical theft, and trespassing that may result in crop damage.

“As we continue to approach our eventual deployment in Saskatchewan, it’s important to our service that we maintain these positive relationships with other enforcement agencies,” said Chief Marshal, Rob Cameron. “We will continue to engage with our First Nations communities and other partners so we can best serve the province.”