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Members with the Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners participated in a training seminar Thursday to update their knowledge of police governance and the role and responsibility of a police board. All members with the Board of Police Commissioners attended training, along with Chief of Police Jonathan Bergen and Deputy Chief of Police Farica Prince.
The seminar was facilitated by the Saskatchewan Police Commission and included discussions on human resources, financial stewardship, and government policies related to board operations. Municipal police boards are responsible for setting out the mandate and direction of the Chief of Police, providing input and approval on capital and operational spending, the delivery of police services, and ensuring compliance with police and government legislation, including the Police Act 1990.
The Prince Albert Police Service was among police agencies across the province to attend the training Thursday. The seminar is part of continuing efforts by members of the Board to stay informed and knowledgeable about their role as commissioners and their responsibilities to provide oversight of the Prince Albert Police Service.
Members of the Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners include elected members of city council and community members who work in areas such as corrections, health care, and community safety and outreach. Members of the Board include Chair Darcy Sander; Vice-Chair, Mayor Greg Dionne; Councillor Blake Edwards; Councillor Charlene Miller; board members at large: Past-Chair Sheryl Kimbley; Janet Carriere, Dr. Blaine Broker; and Board Secretary Rena Noble.
“Regular training and opportunities to learn assist us in our roles as board representatives and support a collaborative approach to police governance,” said Board Chair Darcy Sander. “The Board of Police Commissioners plays an important role in setting out the direction and priorities for our police service. We are united in this work, and in continuing to develop successful strategies that support our police service and our community.”
Speakers at the seminar included representatives from the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police (SACP) and the Public Complaints Commission and Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT).
