Cst. Kelly Shumay is welcomed in to the Prince Albert Police Service. (From left to right). Deputy Chief of Police Farica Prince; Sgt. Kelsey Bighetty; Cst. Kelly Shumay; Inspector Lisa Simonson; Chief of Police Jonathan Bergen. (Submitted photo/Prince Albert Police Service).

By paNOW Staff

PRINCE ALBERT POLICE

From Regina to P.A. New officer brings 19 years of experience to city

Nov 17, 2022 | 3:39 PM

Prince Albert police have added 19 years of experience to its patrol this week.

Cst. Kelly Shumay has recently joined the force as part of its experienced officer campaign.

Shumay worked with the Regina Police Service (RPS) for nearly two decades before serving his first shift in Prince Albert this week.

After retiring from RPS, Shumay moved with his family to Wakaw for two years, before settling in Prince Albert.

“After taking some time away, I was looking for a new challenge,” Cst. Shumay said. “I saw an opportunity to join PAPS and get back to working with youth and the community. I am looking forward to getting to know Prince Albert as a new member.”

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Cst. Shumay grew up in Yorkton and taught math and physical education to high school and middle years students for 12 years in and around Regina before starting a new career in policing. He has experience on patrol, and bike patrol, and spent eight years as a Level 4 collision reconstructionist with RPS, promoting traffic safety and awareness.

Shumay was hired under the service’s experienced officer campaign, which offers a $25,000 hiring bonus to attract experienced officers who can immediately be deployed and not need additional training like new recruits.

Shumay’s recruitment is PAPS’ 15th in the past 18 months, bringing the police service’s current vacancies down to four.

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