While Saskatchewan takes measures to flatten the curve of COVID-19, they want the populace to know how the RCMP are doing their part to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Detachments will remain open to the public and the local police officers will continue to be present in all communities to provide services and ensure safety. Out of respect for social distancing and adhering to the recommendations from health professionals across Canada, they have made the decision to temporarily suspend criminal record checks, with the exception of employment checks, at all Saskatchewan RCMP detachments. They remain committed to reassessing this plan and communicating their approach.
The RCMP are taking additional measures such as enhanced cleaning of detachments and police vehicles to keep their work environments as clean as possible for their employees and members of the public. In addition, the RCMP Covid-19 Committee will continue to work with RCMP Occupational Health and Services to ensure they are responding correctly to this rapidly evolving situation.
The RCMP are also working closely with their community partners and local Saskatchewan Health Authority representatives. As Saskatchewan’s provincial police, they will continue to maintain operations, while doing our part to slow the spread of the virus.
The RCMP are continuing to rely on the public to report crimes, as this is information their police officers rely on in order to respond and intercept potential dangers or advance ongoing investigations.Â
To help maintain the wellbeing of the officers responding to calls for service, the Divisional Operational Communications Centre has implemented two new questions to help assess any potential health concerns. Members of the public calling to request police assistance can expect to be asked:  Are you or any member of your residence ill at this time?  Have you or any member of your residence had contact with a probable or confirmed case of COVID 19? These questions will ensure the officers can take appropriate measures to reduce the risk of transmission from COVID-19 while on duty.
