Regina Police Service reports increase in use-of-force events in 2020
Data from police in Regina showed an increase of instances where use of force was reported in 2020 when compared to 2019.
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Police reported 329 total instances of use of force last year compared to 276 similar instances in 2019
Posted: May 25, 2021 3:00 AM CT | Last Updated: May 25
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Upon graduation, this salary will increase to $3,284.80 monthly ($ 39, 417.60 annually).
A table that shows the pay increases throughout a Trooper’s career can be found at: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45276
Troopers receive a salary increase with each promotion.
Troopers also receive seven dollars per day for uniform maintenance.
Troopers also receive a $4,000.00 annual training stipend (effective August 1, 2016).
Benefits
Health Insurance: Troopers may choose one of a variety of health insurance plans offered with dependent coverage at additional charge.
Life Insurance: The Commonwealth of Kentucky provides a $20,000 term life insurance policy.
Vacation: Paid vacation time is accrued according to years of service.
Due to the COVID Pandemic, police officer classroom in-service training across the state was placed on hold. With the pandemic receding and all Grand Rapids Police Officers having either recovered from COVID or vaccinated against it, limited training has resumed once again.Â
On Tuesday and Thursday, Officers of the Grand Rapids Police Department, including Hospital Security Officers and volunteer Police Reserve Officers, took part in their annual Use of Force/Defensive Tactics Training. The eight-hour course began with four hours of classroom instruction at the Grand Rapids City Hall. Officer Troy Scott and Officer Matt OâRourke reviewed recent changes in state law, de-escalation techniques and police department policy. Sergeant Jeff Carlson covered requirements and precautions in the use of the TASER.Â