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Saskatoon Police board to debate request for new officers

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Weighill said it's slightly cheaper to wait until Aug to hire officers, but they are needed now. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:04:36 PM
Crime has "creeped up" a bit this year, but has decreased markedly since 2006, Weighill said in a PowerPoint presentation.#yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:08:15 PM
Meth and drug use could cause more crime, but chart shows steady crime drop in last decade. #yxe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxfJRFDUQAA7yGx.jpg

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:10:16 PM
Another chart shows #yxe residents less worried about crime than 10 yrs ago. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxfJk-TUcAEEQ0D.jpg

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:11:37 PM
#yxe crime is worse than other Cdn cities, but Weighill said breach charges artificially inflate numbers here. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxfKJAiUkAAC1wL.jpg

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:14:06 PM
"We're trying to ask for something, but not too much." -Weighill. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:19:08 PM
Brander thanked Weighill for his presentation, commissioners to begin debate/questions now. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:37:16 PM
"I do believe we need the officers." - Coun Darren Hill. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:39:04 PM
Carolann Inglis-McQuay also agreed w request for new officers. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:41:55 PM
Mayor Charlie Clark also supports more officers. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:46:57 PM
Commissioners vote in favour of hiring new officers and legal staff. #yxe

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:47:37 PM
Weighill relieved his proposed budget was approved rapidly, said public and officers will see issue taken seriously by commission. #yxe http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CxfUF2HVIAAyZG4.jpg

by Jason Warick via twitter 11/17/2016 7:57:34 PM

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