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Saskatoon’s Ward 3 councillor David Kirton says he supports calls from the Board of Police Commissioners and Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chief Mark Arcand for more resources to deal with addictions and homelessness.
The Saskatoon Police Service is being asked to file a report on people with complex housing needs, who often find themselves in detention cells for minor offences, to help bring them better support.
Saskatoon’s police board is calling on the provincial government to do more to support the city’s most vulnerable population.
"We are concerned that another winter without these supports will further escalate these issues in our community."
The letter from the board said the Community Support Program has seen a 'significant increase' in the number of people sleeping in encampments, parks and building vestibules.