The force says officers currently have to manage more than 6,000 outstanding warrants.
Myles Sanderson is the main suspect in the attacks in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., which prompted a four-day manhunt last week.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
The stabbings have raised questions about what police and correctional authorities ought to do when people with a violent criminal record violate the rules of their freedom. Saskatoon is one of the two locations for the new provincially funded, RCMP-staffed program that works with municipal police to track down high-profile offenders with outstanding warrants.Article contentIn a statement, the Saskatchewan RCMP says the warrant enforcement and suppression unit was not actively investigating Sanderson for being unlawfully at large in the months leading up to the attacks.
“ prioritizes individuals unlawfully at large who are actively committing violent offences,” a spokesperson said. “Investigators also consider the levels of violence against persons, propensity to reoffend, seriousness of offences and potential gang affiliation.”Article content
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