The provincial government is providing the Moose Jaw Police Service $809,000 for policing initiatives, including supporting four existing officer positions and adding two new traffic-related positions.
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety announced on Dec. 7 that it would provide $449,000 to the City of Moose Jaw through the municipal police grants program in 2022-23. This grant will fund four existing police positions in the community.
The money enhances the continuous delivery of targeted policing initiatives, such as the Police and Crisis Team (PACT). This unit comprises police officers and mental health workers who provide an integrated and co-ordinated response to people experiencing a mental health crisis in the community.
Meanwhile, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is providing $360,000 to support two new positions with the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan initiative.
This brings the total funding to $809,000 for six positions during 2022-23.
The province is pleased to support the Moose Jaw Police Service on its important law enforcement initiatives, MLA Greg Lawrence said on behalf of Minister Christine Tell. This funding ensures that the MJPS has the necessary resources to provide safety solutions for the community.
“By enhancing traffic safety and mental health supports across our city and region, the resources provided through this provincial funding enable the Moose Jaw Police Service to continue advancing our shared vision of safe, harmonious and inclusive communities,” said Police Chief Rick Bourassa.
Mayor Clive Tolley thanked the provincial government for its continued support of the municipal police grant program, noting the MJPS uses the money to keep residents safe.
Since 1998, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety has provided funds to police services across the province through the municipal police grants program. The program supports 141 municipal police positions and targeted law enforcement initiatives.
