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RCMP COVID-19 CALLS

RCMP respond to hundreds of COVID-19 calls in March

Apr 2, 2020 | 4:27 PM

The Saskatchewan RCMP are getting a new kind of call for service in response to the provincial Public Health Order issued on March 26.

According to a media release from RCMP, officers received 436 COVID-19 related calls between March 20 and March 30.

Between March 26 and 31 Saskatchewan RCMP received the following calls related to COVID-19:

· Fifty seven complaints of social gatherings of over 10 people, which resulted in seven warnings issued and one charge laid.

· 110 complaints of people failing to self-isolate when allegedly required to do so and resulted in 27 warnings issued.

· Thirteen complaints of businesses not complying with the Public Health Order, resulting in three warnings issued.

The majority of these calls were resolved by educating the public of the potential health risks and enforcement consequences that can come from non-compliance with the Public Health Order.

Officers are responsible for ensuring their actions do not put others at risk while doing their part to slow the spread of the virus.

Police said the public needs to do their part by staying home and avoiding situations where there is a potential to spread the virus.

Saskatchewan RCMP ensures they’re committed to keeping communities safe.

Detachments are open and local police officers continue to be present to provide services and ensure community safety.

nicole.reis@jpbg.ca

Twitter: @nicolereis7722

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