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By paNOW Staff

Two Stations Closed

Three more PAPS officers test positive for COVID-19

Oct 20, 2020 | 11:45 AM

Three additional officers from the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) have tested positive for COVID-19.

The service was notified of the positive tests over the weekend and yesterday. The new positive cases come following the first positive case late last week.

According to a media release from PAPS, members and staff are taking health and safety seriously and are continuing with enhanced cleaning procedures. Masking requirements are also in effect when distancing of two metres cannot be guaranteed.

After the first case, the main station and police substation underwent additional cleaning and disinfection. Further cleaning is planned to keep both locations properly sanitized, the release said.

Staffing levels were also adjusted to accommodate for the members away and ensure there are adequate resources on shift.

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Front offices at both locations are temporarily closed. There is a phone and buzzer outside the main station for members of the public who wish to speak with an officer.

Certain services will be handled over the phone, including criminal record checks and reporting incidents of fraud, property theft or mischief.

The release stresses safety of the public remains a priority and all efforts will be made to adhere to public safety guidelines by members attending calls for service. The service requests cooperation from the public in reporting COVID-19 symptoms when using emergency services.

If you have a general police-related inquiry, you can contact the non-emergency line at 306-953-4222. For immediate assistance, call 911.

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