Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister Darryl Hickie announced today that the Province of Saskatchewan will join the national campaign for Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 to 10, 2008. Special activities will heighten awareness and educate Canadians.

Combating gangs and organized crime is a priority for how the $2.7 million for 30 new police officers announced in the 2008-09 provincial Budget will be allocated.

For only the second time in Canadian history, 19 Saskatchewan municipal police officers received Commissioned Officer designations in a ceremony at Government House.

The start of warm spring weather brings with it the potential for weather-related disasters, such as flooding, forest fires and plough winds, warns the Ministry of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing (CPSP).