Resolutions

Whereas the Government of Saskatchewan committed more than $730 million to Community Safety in its 2024-25 Budget, including funding for municipal police positions; and

Whereas these investments include $11.9 million for approximately 100 new municipal police officers; $2.7 million to double the number of Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods officers from 14 to 28 and $2.5 million for the Saskatchewan Police College over the next 3 years; and

Whereas, as part of the funding commitment, the City of Prince Albert will receive $3.6 million for targeted Policing initiatives, including an additional funding boost of $2 million to hire 17 new officers for the Police Service through its safer communities and neighbourhood initiatives; and

Whereas municipalities are expected to find additional revenue to supplement the hiring and onboarding of these new officers, as well as funding their clothing, supplies, equipment, benefits, and other expenses; and

Whereas municipalities continue to face financial constraints and challenges from year to year, with limited revenue streams, substantially increasing the burden on the property taxpayers.

Therefore be it resolved that SUMA advocate the Government of Saskatchewan to fully fund provincially-shared Police Officers, including training, equipment, supplies, clothing, benefits, and other work-related expenses.

Acts affected: None