Today, Tuesday July 20th, marks the release of the annual Crime Statistics Report from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS) and Regina’s story is a familiar one. When comparing Regina in 2009 to Regina in 2008, there is an impressive decrease in the overall crime rate. However, as in previous years, Regina still shows…
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The Regina Police Service is advising the general public, employers and volunteer groups of changes that may affect the time required to process a criminal record check. This may affect individuals applying for employment or volunteer work where a criminal record check is required by the employer or organization. As of July 16, 2010, the RCMP made changes…
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Members of the media are invited to attend, and report on, the swearing-in ceremony for Regina Police Service recruits about to commence their training as members of Recruit Class #61 at the Saskatchewan Police College. Ten new recruits will be welcomed to the Regina Police Service on Friday, August 6, 2010. The ten recruits will…
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The Regina Police Service is embarking on a short-term “blitz”, from now through the Labour Day weekend, to address Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Act (SLGA) infractions as well as Criminal Code offences that arise from the over-consumption of alcohol. Police want to reduce risk to patrons of night clubs, bars and taverns and address safety…
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The Regina Police Service Underwater Investigation and Recovery Team (UIRT), with the help of the Wascana Centre Authority and the City of Regina, will be conducting dive training this week as part of the team’s regularly scheduled skills and safety training. The dives will take place at Wascana Lake on Thursday, September 9, 2010 and…
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