RCMP officers in the province were kept busy this past month with calls related to COVID-19.
Between March 1 and April 16, Saskatchewan RCMP received 894 COVID-19 related calls for service.
These calls include:
- 229 complaints of social gatherings of over 10 people;
- 395 complaints of people failing to self-isolate when allegedly required to do so; and
- 270 other COVID-19 related complaints.
As a result, 13 charges have been laid.
Most calls were resolved by educating members of the public of the potential health and enforcement consequences that can result from non-compliance with the Public Health Order. .
Saskatchewan RCMP Detachments remain open and local police officers continue to be present, responding to calls for service and ensure community safety.
