Former RCMP officer calls latest Sask. crime statistics 'really shocking'

Former RCMP officer calls latest Sask. crime statistics ‘really shocking’

MOOSE JAW — New Saskatchewan RCMP statistics show crime remained high in 2025, with rising calls for service, more severe violent offences and mounting pressure on frontline officers. The report, released by the RCMP, shows officers responded to 422,274 calls for service in 2025 — a 15 per cent increase from the previous year and 58 per cent higher than a decade ago. It also highlights long-term increases in violent crime, firearm offences, emer…

Former RCMP officer calls latest Sask. crime statistics 'really shocking'

Hugh Gordon said greater investment in mental health, addictions treatment and homelessness services would help reduce the number of crises requiring a police response, allowing officers to spend more time on proactive policing