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The Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners fully supports an independent review of policy and standards related to the care and oversight of people in police custody following three in-custody deaths since October. As elected officials and members of the community, the Board of Police Commissioners provides oversight of the police service on matters related to general direction, policy and priorities. The Board acknowledges the concerns and questions from the public following the death of three pe ...

        The Saskatchewan RCMP and the Prince Albert Police Service are warning the public following recent calls involving illicit drugs believed to be fentanyl in Prince Albert and the surrounding area. The public is reminded that fentanyl is extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness, or be fatal, even in very small amounts. “Prince Albert RCMP is aware of at least two suspected fentanyl overdoses in our detachment area in the past week. In both of these cases, naloxone was administered by ...

The Prince Albert Police Service has announced three in-custody deaths in recent weeks. Each is a tragedy for our community and a devastating loss for families who have lost loved ones. As a police service, we recognize there are many questions and we acknowledge concerns from community leaders, residents, and advocacy groups about safety, supervision, and oversight in police cells. The very thorough investigative process that follows each in-custody death can be lengthy – often taking months or even year ...

On Sunday, November 7, 2021, shortly before 3 p.m., members of the Prince Albert Police Service arrested a 33-year-old man on outstanding warrants without incident. The man was transported to the Prince Albert Police Service detention area to await a court appearance by a provincial court judge.   At approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, the man was located unresponsive in his cell. Paramedics on shift in the detention area provided emergency medical care as an ambulance was en route. Th ...

Members of the Crime Reduction Team (CRT) with the Prince Albert Police Service have arrested and charged four people in connection with a recent investigation into drug trafficking. On Thursday, November 4, 2021, members acting on a search warrant searched a hotel room in the city. Upon further investigation, police located a large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, two functioning digital scales, and drug packaging supplies. One woman and three men made their first appearance in Prince Albert ...