His final day will be April 16. Ladouceur has been facing criticism from the community for how he and the Estevan board of police commissioners allegedly handled Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims made by the late Jay Pierson, a long-time EPS constable. Pierson, who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by three medical professionals, died on March 5 of natural causes at the age of 49. Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers (SFPO) president Casey Ward said that after Pierson s death, the Estevan police members called non-confidence votes for the chief. He added that it wasn t the first time the issues rose at the service.
Regina police confirm 140 officers received vaccine
After the government s announcement Monday afternoon, Regina Police Service spokesperson Elizabeth Popowich sent a news release indicating 115 officers received a dose Saturday evening and 25 on Sunday.
She said a further 60 front-line officers will receive a dose once supply allows. Front-line members are those uniformed police officers who are responding to COVID and emergency calls in the community, and whose work necessitates direct contact with the public in dynamic situations, Popowich said.
Health Minister Paul Merriman told the media on Monday afternoon that the government reached out to the first responders on Saturday because of a lull in the drive-thru in Regina.
Sask. first responders soon to be vaccinated The new plan also takes into account remaining frontline health-care workers as well as pharmacists and grocery store staff.
Author of the article: Heather Polischuk
Publishing date: Apr 13, 2021 • 1 day ago • 5 minute read • Members of the Regina Police Service, Regina Fire Protective Services and Dakota Towing made their way around the Regina General Hospital with the lights, sirens and horns to show appreciation for health care workers during the COVID-19-19 crisis in Regina on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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The province has amended its vaccine delivery plan, allowing for first responders including police, firefighters and public health inspectors to receive COVID-19 shots via mobile vaccination units.
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Sask. first responders soon to be vaccinated The new plan also takes into account remaining frontline health-care workers as well as pharmacists and grocery store staff.
Author of the article: Heather Polischuk
Publishing date: Apr 13, 2021 • 1 day ago • 5 minute read • Members of the Regina Police Service, Regina Fire Protective Services and Dakota Towing made their way around the Regina General Hospital with the lights, sirens and horns to show appreciation for health care workers during the COVID-19-19 crisis in Regina on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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The province has amended its vaccine delivery plan, allowing for first responders including police, firefighters and public health inspectors to receive COVID-19 shots via mobile vaccination units.