'Alternate police officers' start patrolling Saskatoon's downtown and Riversdale areas
The Alternative Response Officers (AROs) are part of a one-year pilot project working on outreach and referral services, and assisting regular patrol officers and members of the Traffic Division.
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Posted: May 17, 2021 1:56 PM CT | Last Updated: May 17
The new alternative Saskatoon officers are intended to offer residents more access to support and a different tier of policing, while also saving the city money.(Saskatoon Police Service)
Five new special constables are out walking the beat in the Saskatoon Riversdale and downtown areas.
The Alternative Response Officers (AROs) are part of a one-year pilot project working on outreach and referral services, and assisting regular patrol officers and members of the Traffic Division.