SPS Spotlight

Forensic Identification

Identification members photograph injury victims, fingerprint and photograph arrested persons, take DNA samples, attend autopsies and testify in court.

Law Enforcement Support

Over 100 civilians with a wide variety of professional credentials work with over 400 sworn officers toward common goals.

Community Events

Constable Wade Bourassa coordinated the Saskatoon Police Service Half Marathon held in April and donated $5,000 to the Children's Hospital Foundation on July 26th.

Community Response Unit

Community Response Unit members respond to calls for service on bicycles in the downtown core and Broadway area of Saskatoon. The unit currently has 18 members.

Canine Unit

The Saskatoon Police Service officially recognized the hard work and dedication of its seven Police Service Dogs by issuing them badges on September 1, 2010.

Telecommunications Special Constables

Special Constable Janelle Yakubowski has been named both the provincial and national telecommunicator of the year. She is involved in training development, staffing, and emergency procedures implementation.

Cultural Resource Unit

Constable Marc Belanger is the Diversity Recruiter for the Saskatoon Police Cultural Resource Unit.

Saskatoon Crime Stoppers

Through a partnership of police, media, the community and the public, we can all help to improve the quality of life within Saskatoon. Please call 1-800-222-TIPS to report a crime.

Youth Police Academy

The School Resource Unit promotes this program in Saskatoon high schools. The 2010 class graduated in April and applications for the 2011 class will be accepted in September of 2010.

1910 Constable Uniform and Patrol Car

Historical photos of Saskatoon Police Service members and fleet vehicles can be viewed in the History of our Service photo gallery of this website.

Citizen Patrol

Citizen Patrol volunteers provide a positive visible presence in their neighborhoods and serve as a deterrent to criminal activity.

Explosive Disposal Unit

The Saskatoon Police EDU team is comprised of 5 explosive technicians and several explosive technician assistants.

Cultural Resource Unit

Cultural Resource Officers provide assistance to cultural community groups like the First Nations and Metis peoples, Open Door Society and the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.

Saskatoon Police Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Saskatoon Police Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Training for rental property owners and managers has begun. Visit the Crime Free Multi-Housing page of this website for further information.

All Valuables Removed Placards

Placards displayed in the windows of vehicles declaring "All Valuables Removed" remind motorists to remove valuables when parking and deter thieves from breaking into vehicles.

Patrol

Three policing divisions exist within Saskatoon - Central, East, and Northwest. All police constables begin their career in the Patrol section of the Saskatoon Police Service.

Saskatoon Exhibition Parade

Saskatoon Police members participate in the Saskatoon Exhibition Parade every summer. Browse the photo gallery on this website or visit our Facebook page for August 10, 2010 photos.

Goose Patrol

Public Safety Unit

Members of the Public Safety Unit are called upon to interact with crowds of different sizes and temperaments. Their skills are in crisis resolution and teamwork.

Canine Unit

Police officers chosen to be dog handlers are in above average physical condition. Dogs live with the handlers and their families.

The Traffic Section

Lowering collision rates is the main focus of the Traffic Section for 2010. Enforcement teams have stepped up operations throughout the city.

Officers on Parade

Saskatoon Police officers parade annually at Canada's largest indoor Remembrance Day service in Saskatoon.

2010 Cop Cards

A prize draw for the 2010 Cop Card program was made on June 23, 2010 and students from several Saskatoon schools were the lucky winners.

Project Safecross

The Traffic Section has initiated Project Safecross to address the high number of pedestrians struck and injured by motorists in Saskatoon.

Emergency Response Team

Members of the ERT assist at incidents where weapons are involved, in addition to their regularly assigned police duties.

International Police Peacekeeping Operations

International Police Peacekeeping Operations

Sergeant Pat Barbar is on assignment in Kandahar City, Afghanistan for nine months training locals to become police officers.

Saskatoon Police Service Mascot

Saskatoon Police mascot Sarge often appears at community events.Visit the SPS Mascot page of this website to book Sarge for your next event.

Stolen Auto Unit

Sgt. Spade Navarot, Sgt. Tim Bayly (left), and Sgt. Mike Powiada (far right) of the Stolen Auto Unit received the Central Canadian Auto Theft Association Merit Award for reducing stolen autos in Saskatoon.

Chief Clive Weighill

Chief Weighill supports the Street Legal Racing program and races his Corvette safely at public events held at local race tracks.

International Police Peacekeeping Operations

Sergeant Pat Barbar talks with a young boy while on assignment in Kandahar City, Afghanistan for nine months training locals to become police officers.

Saskatchewan Police College

Saskatoon Police recruit Laura Mohninger leans into a stress test while training at the Saskatchewan Police College in Regina.

Recruiting

The Saskatoon Police Service is aggressively recruiting new constables to replace senior officers who have, or are planning to retire.

Air Support Unit

Air Support Unit members support police officers on the street by reporting observations and information directly to patrol members.

Draganflyer X6

Saskatoon Police Service personnel operate the cameras used for forensic support in the Draganflyer X6 unmanned aerial vehicle helicopter.

Outdoor Target Range

Certified firearms instructors train police members and host promotional events with civilians at the outdoor range off Kenderdine Road.

Operation Overdrive

The Traffic Section has initiated Operation Overdrive, a high profile program aimed at discouraging motorists from driving while impaired.

Saskatoon Crime Stoppers

Constable TishaRae Stonehouse is the Saskatoon Police Coordinator for Saskatoon Crime Stoppers.

Major Crime Section

Investigators in the Major Crime section cover homicide, historical cases, violent crime, and violent crime linkage analysis.

Community Police Academy

Classes for the Saskatoon Police Service Community Police Academy begin Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

Annual Community Barbecue

The Saskatoon Police Service hosts an annual barbecue complete with displays, demos and entertainment during the first week of July.

Internet Child Exploitation Unit

The ICE Unit includes 11 officers from the Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert police and the RCMP. Their work has led to many charges against people who possess or distribute child pornography.

Emergency Response Team

The Emergency Response Team has 25 members, 4 of whom are marksmen. ERT may be requested to assist at an incident any time weapons are involved.

Explosive Disposal Unit

EDU members are certified in the use of robots and radiography equipment. They have full time policing duties, with EDU as a part time assignment.

Victim Services

Victim Services employs two staff members, 40 volunteers and two Aboriginal Resource Officers who provide information, support and referrals to victims of crime and traumatic events.

News Releases

Aggrevated Assault

A 29 year old male is charged with Aggravated Assault and Breach of Conditional Sentence Order in regards to an incident that occurred at a downtown bar at 7:43 PM. The 31 year…

Posted: September 6, 2010, 3:51 AM
Public Affairs Office, Ph: 306-975-8209

Motorcycle Accident

Police are investigating a single vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred at approximately 10:42 PM in the 1000 Block Ave P North. Two males, ages 34 and 40 years old are in hospital…

Posted: September 6, 2010, 3:42 AM
Public Affairs Office, Ph: 306-975-8209

Missing Person

Police report that David Bird who had been reported missing, returned home safely at 930 p.m. September 4th.…

Posted: September 5, 2010, 1:27 AM
Public Affairs Office, Ph: 306-975-8209

Missing Person

Police are requesting the publics assistance in locating a missing person. David Wallace Bird 62 years old is suffering from dementia and was last seen in the afternoon on Sept. 3 in the…

Posted: September 4, 2010, 3:14 PM
Public Affairs Office, Ph: 306-975-8209

Events

September 2010

Police Recruiting - Physical Test - U of S - College of Kinesiology

September 16 - 9:30am

Sask Police & Peace Officers' Memorial - Regina

September 26 - 10:30am

December 2010

Saskatoon Police Service Swearing-In Ceremony - TCU Place - Upper Salons

December 16 - 12:45pm