Saskatchewan begins search for top cop to lead new marshals service
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The province has launched a search for a chief marshal who will lead and will be responsible for developing the new provincial police force.
The Saskatchewan government says it has begun to search for someone to lead its new marshals service.
The chief marshal will be responsible for developing the new provincial police force that’s to start operating in 2026.
The person will oversee about 70 officers, as well as support staff.
Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman says the province is looking for someone with the skills and experience required to operate a modern police service.
The person chosen must be an experienced senior law enforcement executive with a demonstrated track record of collaborating with partners.
The province announced last fall that it would create the marshals service to help enhance public safety, but RCMP and some police unions have raised concerns.
Saskatchewan RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore has questioned what the new force will mean for the Mounties. Some policing unions have said dollars could be better spent on existing services.
The province has said it plans to spend $7 million this year to establish the marshals. Once fully operational, the service is expected to cost $20 million annually.
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