Crime Reduction Teams now fully operational in North Battleford, P.A.
Two new full-time Crime Reduction Teams (CRTs) are now fully operational in the province. One is based in North Battleford, the other, Prince Albert.
Supported by the province, the CRTs conduct “high-intensity, targeted enforcement” in crime “hot spots.” According to a news release from the Saskatchewan RCMP, the teams conduct intelligence-led policing that includes warrant executions, high-visibility traffic stops, tracking chronic offenders and tackling gang activity.
The teams were recently deployed in tandem in the North Battleford area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 and executed 18 arrest warrants. Twenty-seven arrests were made with 25 new charges laid. Over 40 traffic stops were made, resulting in four tickets, 21 warnings and 2 suspensions.
Each CRT is assembled 18 full-time positions, consisting of seven, full-time members along with one crime analyst and a support position.