The provincial government is providing $5.85-million for Regina policing initiatives this year.
In a news release it says the Ministry of Corrections and Policing is providing $4.95-million of that from the Municipal Police Grants program for 40 Regina Police Service positions in 2020-2021.
That’s a total increase or $90,000 from last year.
The funding for Regina supports the renewal of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT), which comprises police officers and mental health workers who provide an integrated and coordinated response to persons experiencing mental health crises in the community.
Funding will also support the Integrated Crime Reduction teams, which gathers intelligence on street gangs and gang associates, and the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) program, which is dedicated to the investigation of child exploitation.
SGI is also providing $900,000 for five positions as part of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan initiative.
This brings the total of the Regina Police Service Funding Agreement to $5.85-million for 45 police positions in 2020-21.
Regina Chief of Police Evan Bray said the provincial grants are an ongoing commitment to keep citizens safe.
Saskatoon is also receiving a total of $5.85-million.
