A provincial crime-fighting tool is yielding results.
The RCMP launched the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network province-wide back in April. As of yesterday, provincial detachments had issued 199 advisories. There are now 10,000 subscribers receiving these notices.
The network gets information to the public quickly, which allows citizens to then provide tips to their local RCMP. The system has already helped investigators solve numerous crimes.
“The success stories from across the province show that we can all come together to help reduce rural crime and keep our communities safe. I encourage everyone to continue to sign up for the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network, and to help be the eyes and ears of their community,” Corrections and Policing Minister Christine Tell said in a press release.
Examples of successes include:
- The recovery of a stolen ATV by Milestone RCMP;
- The recovery of two stolen flatdeck trailers and several other pieces of oilfield equipment by Estevan RCMP;
- The recovery of a stolen two truck by Canora RCMP;
- The recovery of a stolen truck and trailer by the Wadena RCMP;
- White Butte and Southey RCMP received reports of potential sightings of a suspect vehicle that was involved in a pursuit with police;
- Milestone RCMP were able to resolve a report of an attempted break and enter. The “suspect” in this incident called in and confirmed that he was in fact a service person.
If you have not yet signed up for the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network, you can do so online.
