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APPOINTMENTS TO SASKATCHEWAN POLICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCED

Released on June 1, 1998

Justice Minister John Nilson today announced the appointments to the

Saskatchewan Police Commission. Nancy Hopkins, Q.C. is appointed as

chair, Frank Flegel and Bernice Sayese are appointed as members and

Barry Singer, Q.C. is re-appointed as vice-chair.



"The role of the Saskatchewan Police Commission is important to

achieving our government's goal of a fair, equitable and safe society

supported by a justice system that is trusted and understood," Nilson

said. "I am very pleased to announce these appointments. These four

individuals bring a wealth of experience to their roles as members of

the Commission."



The Saskatchewan Police Commission is responsible for regulating and

establishing uniform standards for the municipal police services in

Saskatchewan. The Commission also operates the Saskatchewan Police

College, with offices and classrooms located at the University of

Regina.



The Commission hears appeals from discipline and dismissal cases

involving members of municipal police services.



The Commission promotes efficiency and improving police relations

in the community through audits and reviews of Saskatchewan's 17

municipal police services and through visits to police services

around the province.



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For more information:



Debi McEwen

Justice

Regina

Phone: 787-6043

e-mail: dmcewen@justice.gov.sk.ca







FACT SHEET

APPOINTMENTS TO THE SASKATCHEWAN POLICE COMMISSION





Nancy Hopkins, Q.C.

Chair



Nancy Hopkins is a senior partner with Gauley and Company in their Saskatoon office. In addition to active involvement in the legal community and the Saskatoon community, she has served as a hearing officer under The Police Act, 1990 for several years. She received her Queen's Counsel designation in 1992.



Barry Singer, Q.C.

Vice-chair



Mr. Singer has been a member of the Saskatchewan bar since 1976. His primary areas of practice are family and criminal law. He is a past Bencher of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, a member of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association, director of the criminal bar portion of the bar course and a past-president of the Saskatoon Bar

Association. He received his Queen's Counsel designation in 1995.



Frank Flegel

Member



Mr. Flegel is a member and past president of the Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers Board. He is currently the Director of Communications at the University of Regina. Prior to this he was a broadcast journalist for more than 25 years. He is also an active community volunteer.



Bernice Sayese

Member



Ms. Sayese is a community development officer with the City of Prince Albert. She was a member of the Mayor's Task Force on Race Relations in Prince Albert.

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