Newsposts regarding enhancements and refinements in police techniques.
This morning, Friday, December 1, 2023, Farooq Hassan Sheikh was officially sworn in as the 15th Chief of Police for the Regina Police Service. The Honourable Associate Chief Justice Michael Tochor was on hand to administer the Oath of Office. Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, Jada Yee, presented the Chief with his badge.…
The Regina Board of Police Commissioners is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief of Police for the Regina Police Service. Following a comprehensive, nation-wide, five-month search process, Chief Farooq Hassan Sheikh has been named the 15th Chief of the Regina Police Service. Chief Sheikh (pronunciation, SHAKE) comes to the Regina Police Service…
On October 11, 2023, at approximately 03:00 am, an unauthorized male was observed in the front lobby of the Regina Police Service headquarters. The male had broken a window to gain entry. Police officers arrested the 51 year-old male. During the course of arrest the male attempted to resist, and sustained an injury to his…
A garage break-in, a construction site break-in and a stolen vehicle. These are just a few of the many calls for service police responded to this past weekend. With the assistance of the Aerial Support Unit, officers were able to quickly and safely apprehend suspects and hold them accountable. Through a powerful camera and thermal…
This morning, Thursday, July 27, 2023, the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics released its annual comparison of police-reported crime statistics for 2022. This report compares police-reported crime across Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas, looking at: total incidents of crime (Crime Rate), and an index that takes into consideration the severity of crimes committed (Crime Severity Index).…
Regina Crime Stoppers (RCS) experienced a slight decrease in tips received last year, but the total value of property, drugs and cash seized or recovered is nothing short of impressive. These, and other, indicators show that this volunteer-led organization continues to enjoy strong partnerships and has a significant impact in supporting public safely. The success…
Let your heart grow three sizes this day: CopShop returns for a sixth season. It will be an early Holiday gift for twenty deserving local children, ten of whom (with their families) are part of The Regina Intersectoral Partnership, or TRiP. The remaining ten children were selected by officers in the School Resource Office program.…
If you’ve been in the lobby of the Regina Police Service lately, you may have noticed a new addition. This spring (June 1, 2022), the RPS Virtual Police Reporting System (VPRS) was launched. This platform expands our service delivery by linking members of the public with police officers via video. When a member of the…
The Regina Police Service is pleased to offer Regina citizens a new online, interactive crime map that will help people stay up to date on crime trends in their own neighbourhoods and across the city. This new Community Crime Map can be found on the Regina Police Service website here. The Community Crime Map includes…
Members of the public have an opportunity to have input into setting priorities for the Regina Police Service in its next four-year Strategic Plan. The Service’s Strategic Planning Committee has worked with consultants from MNP for many months to develop a new, four-year strategic plan for our organization and the community we serve. In…
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