officers and investigators in face-to-face contact with members of the public, hundreds of
thousands of times in a year. These interactions may not always be ideal because of the complex
situations to which police are asked to respond. All of us; whether victims, witnesses, suspects,
police or bystanders; have roles to play in personal accountability as participants in the safety of
our community.
We acknowledge effective policing often involves conflict, especially when our response
necessitates the arrests of those who have broken the law or who are not willing to be held
accountable for their actions. We do not apologize for acting within our authority to maintain
public order and ensure our communitys safety and well-being. We have a duty to victims of
crime and our society to diligently pursue investigations and, where appropriate, to lay criminal
charges. We work in partnership with social agencies, justice, corrections, government and nongovernmental organizations, academics and community members to keep Regina safe.
In closing, we urge you to read the attached document to learn more about the work being done
by your Police Service. We invite you to learn more by engaging with us through our website
and social media pages, or attending programs like Citizens Police Academy. We remain open
to constructive dialogue and will continue to work toward building a better, safer community for
all.
Sincerely,
Chief Troy Hagen,
Regina Police Service.