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Major Crimes Unit (MCU)

The Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is a specialized investigative unit within the Regina Police Service. The unit itself includes many different working units with mandates that include managing serious violent and high-risk offenders residing in our community, conducting significant investigations such as robberies, managing missing person cases, advancing cold case investigations, supporting victims of crime, and supporting complex investigations through case management support.

Types of Investigations Conducted

At it’s core, the Major Crimes Unit conducts investigations relating to:

Homicides and other deaths

Attempted murder and aggravated assault

Hostage takings and kidnappings

Missing Person Cases where Foul Play Or Harm is Suspected

Officer-Involved Events (Locally & Throughout the Province)

Other Sensitive Complex Investigations

Roles and Training

The Major Crimes Unit is made up of a lead Inspector, one Detective Staff Sergeant, and 10 Detective Sergeant investigators. Members of the unit are highly trained, experienced and dedicated. MCU investigators attend a variety of training through the Canadian Police College, along with a multitude of courses related to death investigations, interviewing techniques, disclosure, forensic and digital evidence, major case management, and writing a variety of judicial authorizations such as search warrants.

Major Case Management Unit (MCM)

The Major Crimes Unit is also supported by a newly developed area called the Major Case Management Unit (MCM). Two sworn officers and a civilian staff member work closely with MCU investigators by organizing, coordinating, structuring, and prioritizing large volumes of investigative information obtained during major investigations.

Areas of Support

Members of the Major Crimes Unit often draw upon support personnel from many other areas of the Regina Police Service when conducting investigations. MCU investigations also often include support from other RPS units such as the Street Gang Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, intelligence services, covert operational support, and patrol members. MCU members also work closely with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service and Crown Prosecutors.