Saskatchewan Marshals Service Phase 2 Deployment

Members of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) are moving into phase 2 of its integration and operations process by assisting the Prince Albert Police Service
(PAPS).

Phase 2 involves our members working with our policing partners in an integrated fashion, providing in-the-field assistance. Members of the public can now expect to see Saskatchewan Marshals working in tandem with other police officers.

This phase of operations will allow the SMS to build the relationships needed to effectively work with other police services. Additionally, it will provide the SMS an opportunity to validate its standard operating procedures, technology systems and policies in a live environment.

Once phase 2 is completed the SMS will move to full operations.

The Marshals mandate will be in effect as we continue to approach full deployment:

• Detect, disrupt, and deter criminal activity across Saskatchewan, focusing on higher crime locations throughout the province through highly visible and intelligence-led police operations or “presence for prevention.
• Locate and apprehend high-risk and prolific offenders and locate and arrest individuals 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.

“We are excited to be working together with the Prince Albert Police Service in our second phase as we build to our full operational deployment. This will be the first step to assisting police services across the province and creating safer communities,” said Deputy Chief Marshal Rich Lowen.

The SMS looks forward to working with our partners and doing our part to enhance public safety for everyone in our province.