Corrections, Policing and Public Safety
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is responsible for:
- overseeing Saskatchewan's correctional system and facilities; and
- providing guidance and support to Saskatchewan's municipal police services.
The Custody, Supervision and Rehabilitation Services (CSRS) Division is responsible for the implementation and operation of adult and youth offender services in Saskatchewan as defined by The Correctional Services Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). These services include: assistance to the courts in their pre-trial or pre-sentence decision making; the provision of a range of custody, supervision and program services for persons sentenced or remanded by the courts; and the development and provision of a wide range of other correctional programs and services that promote safe and secure communities.
CSRS staff work with partners and stakeholders to provide effective services for adults and youth in conflict with the law with the goal of reducing re-offending and improving the ability of offenders to reintegrate into their communities.
The Policing and Community Safety Division is mandated to help keep communities safe and maintain public order and safety in Saskatchewan by ensuring that effective policing and private security programs uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of individuals. The ministry also works closely with the RCMP to support law enforcement activity in rural Saskatchewan.
1. Information you might be looking for
Correctional Facilities and Probation
Find policies, learn how to call an inmate, request a record suspension or visit a correctional facility.
Working in Corrections
Find information on the various careers in corrections and how to apply.
Public Notification of High Risk Individuals
Find public disclosure information on high risk individuals.
Public and Personal Notices of Administrative Forfeiture
Find information on administrative forfeiture proceedings and learn how to file a dispute.
Public Complaints Commission
Make a complaint about the conduct of any member of a municipal police service in relation to his or her duty.
Police Disciplinary Hearings
Review a hearing schedule for officers accused of misconduct.
Apply for a Security Guard or Private Investigator Licence
Learn how to apply to become a private investigator or security guard, positions that require a licence in Saskatchewan.
2. Plans and Annual Reports
Plan for 2024-25
The plan for 2024-25 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
Annual Reports
The Ministry of Corrections and Policing's 2022-23 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments in the ministry.
Previous fiscal year annual reports from the ministry can be found by visiting the Publications Centre.
3. Programs and services
Provincial Protective Services (PPS)
The PPS Branch is a centralized point of command, allowing different enforcement and security services to work as one team in order to respond to public safety and concerns.
Seizure of Criminal Property
Acting under The Seizure of Criminal Property Act, 2009, the government is authorized to take ownership of property that has been acquired through unlawful activity or used in unlawful activity.
Justice, Crime and the Law
Information on a range of services that promote safety in Saskatchewan communities.
Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory Network
Want to receive text messages, emails or phone calls about criminal activity in your area directly from the RCMP?
4. Ministers and managers
Hon. Paul Merriman, Minister
Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-0284 |
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| Fax | 306-787-4304 |
| ministercpps@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 345, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3 |
Dale Larsen, Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-8065 |
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| Fax | 306-798-0270 |
| dale.larsen@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4B3 |
Scott Harron, Assistant Deputy Minister, Custody Division
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-3571 |
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| Fax | 306-798-0270 |
| scott.harron@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 1200 - 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4B3 |
Corey Zaharuk, Assistant Deputy Minister
Policing and Community Safety Services
| Phone | 306-787-8024 |
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| Fax | 306-798-0270 |
| corey.zaharuk@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 12th Floor, 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4B3 |
Eilidh Thain, Executive Director
Communications Branch
| Phone | 306-787-5510 |
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| eilidh.thain2@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 1220 - 1874 Scarth Street, SK, S4P 4B3 |
5. Forms and publications
You can find all the publications and forms for the Ministry of Corrections and Policing in the Publications Centre.
6. Legislation
You can find all the legislation for the Ministry of Corrections and Policing in the Publications Centre.
7. News releases
Read the ministry's most recent news releases
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SPSA to renew its land-based airtanker fleet
Today, Premier Scott Moe and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman unveiled further details on the four re-purposed...
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Village, Contractor Fined $42,000 for Illegal Demolition Waste Disposal
There are rules in Saskatchewan on how to appropriately dispose of waste - failing to follow those rules can result in charges under The...
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Death at Regina Correctional Centre
A 36 year-old sentenced male inmate was declared deceased on Tuesday, April 16, at the Regina Correctional Centre (RCC). The inmate was found...
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Saskatchewan Declares Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Government of Saskatchewan is proclaiming April 14-20, 2024, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It is a week to celebrate and recognize...
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Government Partners with STC to Provide Indigenous Led Urban Camp Programming
The Government of Saskatchewan is signing a contract with the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) for $802,000 over three years to develop and deliver...