SARM delegates to discuss rural crime
Rural crime has been a big issue for many municipalities across the province, and the President of the Saskatchewan Association Rural Municipalities (SARM) said he expects more discussion on the topic at this week’s convention in Regina.
“Many of our members are getting really frustrated; we don’t think we have enough RCMP in Saskatchewan, and we want them to be more visible,” Ray Orb said.
Orb’s comments come on the heels of another shooting incident in the province, involving a property owner in the Spiritwood area. Four people have now been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s alleged break-and-enter, and although no injuries were reported the RCMP urged property owners to avoid confrontation whenever possible.
Despite the frustrations felt in some municipalities, Orb said he was encouraged by the emergence of rural crime watch programs across the province in recent months. The SARM President also said he was also happy with the provincial government’s creation of a protective services response team, which includes conservation officers tasked to assist he RCMP.