Six reports submitted to a recent police committee meeting

SaskatoonPolice Commissionsubmitted six reports at the latest conference centered on community services in 2021.

The reports had something in common Theme: Pursue the overall health of the Saskatoon population.

"We talked about a variety of issues, many of which focus on the mental health challenges found in communities dealing with addiction and mental health. Strong partnerships. I think the need has also been highlighted, "said Sascatoon'spolice chiefTroy Cooper.

Police The CommissionCommissioner also published an annual report on thearrestsfrom 2021 and many other statistics.

2021, police and crisisSaskatoon Police Service reports that the team is 1,894 It has increased by 20% since 2020 in response to the dispatched calls. The

report also states that call volume has "increased monthly since 2020 and has increased significantly towards the end of 2021."

In December 2021, a team of police and crisis, also known as PACT, dealt with the highest number of 197 dispatches of the year.

Last year, the PACT unit did not send 353 people to the emergency room. This is an increase of 27% from 2020.

This is not only financially important, but also space, as the healthcare system saves $ 800 each time you detour the emergency room and $ 550 each time you detour in the hospital. Will also be saved. For those in need.

"Diversion reduces costs and provides the services needed for people suffering from community mental health and addiction," the report said.

"As calls for mental health and addiction increase, this reduces pressure on police calls for service, circumvents arrests in our cell, distracts individuals from the emergency department, and explodes. You can reduce the number of people who have risen to-risk situations, "the report said.

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Mental health remains the number one risk factor and has continued since 2018. Drugs and housing followed in 2021, with criminal involvement over the last four years. The complete report can be found online atVulnerable Persons Unit – 2021 Annual Report

. Other items discussed were potential additional units and low priority 911 calls, and possible improvements. For the caller.

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Ask to bend over by communication SPS is responsible for the needs and welfare of the community, so committee consultations are always underway.

"We listen to the opinions of many people, these are part of what we have told us, and SPS in search of ways they can meet the needs of the community. "Returned to," said the commissioner. Chair Jo Custead.

Another report, discussed with great care, was a presentation made by the Air Traffic Control Unit. Members added that they received complaints from residents about muffler noise from planes at night. With so many planes flying at night, the response from the air traffic officer was that they were probably not listening to us.

Cooper has 35 personal incidents in 2021 trying to evade police, with air support Sky police eyes said it was a great help to Saskatoon.

"Our air support unit was the main unit dispatched to avoid police incidents. They reduced the need for police resources and injured residents, officers and suspects. We were very successful in reducing the chances of this, "Cooper told Global News.

The Saskatoon Police Commission discussed the clothing of SPS officers on Thursday. They should wear a symbol on their uniform.

Cooper also took some time to read his appreciation for the police report to board members.

Board members reiterate that all reports presented share common themes, innovations, reflections of community-wide safety, and additional means of potential improvement areas. I did.

"Our mission is to create a community safety culture. Looking at these six reports, they were a very community safety culture," Custead said. increase.

To end the meeting, the board also sent a non-criminal drug to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in September. Brought back a resolution on the transformation for his review.

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