The Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network has expanded to include a number of additional police agencies in the province, including municipal police and conservation officers.
The agencies now added to the network include the Moose Jaw Police Service, as well as municipal police in Weyburn, Prince Albert, Wilton, Corman Park and Dalmeny. The Ministry of Environment’s Conservation Officer Service has also been included.
“The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police supports the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network fully,” said Moose Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa, who also serves as the president of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police. “Through this valuable program, police services and people in our communities are able to work together even more quickly and effectively to advance community safety and wellbeing across our province.”
The Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network allows police to issue advisories to residents about criminal activity in their area using text messages, emails or phone calls. It also provides an option for residents to submit tips about criminal activity in rural areas of the province.
Originally launched by the Saskatchewan RCMP to use in the southern part of the province, the network has since been adopted by more law enforcement agencies to increase communication and engagement between citizens and law enforcement.
Nearly 15,000 citizens have registered to receive notifications from the network, and the RCMP has issued over 900 advisories.
Visit saskcrimewatch.ca to register to receive crime watch advisories via the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network.
