Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 3 FROMTHE PRESIDENT As President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, I am proud to introduce our 11th Annual Crime Prevention Guide focusing on Mental Health Awareness. On behalf of the 1350 members of the SFPO we appreciate your continued support in the province of Saskatchewan. Mental health affects us all. Our front-line officers continue to deal with a high volume of mental health issues each shift they work. The police are always looking at innovative ways to address the issue of mental health. Police have formed PACT (Police and Crisis Teams) throughout the province to help deal with this current trend. Trained police are teamed up with crisis workers to attend to people in crisis to assist in connecting these individuals with the appropriate resources. Along with PACT, Police Officers receive enhanced mental health training throughout the province. This starts at the Saskatchewan Police College where recruits are trained in various crisis and mental health scenarios. Police Officers deal with members of the public daily in relation to mental health calls for service. Although we need to continue to support the members of our community, we cannot forget about the mental health of our members. The SFPO continues to work with the Chiefs in the province to ensure that our members’ well-being is taken care of. The SFPO continues to host the Annual SFPO Wellness Conference and this year marks the 5th anniversary of the conference hosted by Estevan Police Service. I want to take this time to thank you for your contributions and support. With the generous support of individuals, businesses and corporations throughout the province, we are able to educate the citizens of the province on some of the key issues of mental health. Thank you for continuing to work together to build safe communities throughout Saskatchewan. Casey Ward President Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers
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