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By Jaryn Vecchio

Based in P.A.

Chief Marshal hired for Sask. Marshal Service

Nov 29, 2023 | 1:07 PM

Saskatchewan’s newest police agency based out of Prince Albert has found its first employee.

Robert Cameron has been appointed as the Chief marshal for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Cameron has been the assistant deputy minister of policing and community safety services with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Corrections since 2019. During this time, he oversaw the launch and operation of Saskatchewan’s Provincial Protective Services Branch.

He previously worked with the RCMP from 1989 to 2018. Over the years he held different positions including federal policing officer, critical incident command coordinator, and officer in charge of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit.

“We are confident, based on the breadth of his experience and his in-depth understanding of provincial and municipal policing, that Mr. Cameron is the best candidate to lead the Saskatchewan Marshals Service forward,” said Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Paul Merriman.

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Merriman added the province received applications from people across the country, but in the end, they decided to go with Cameron.

Once he officially takes on the role, he’ll be responsible for ensuring the Marshals Service is ready to operate by 2026. Cameron will also oversee 70 officers and an unspecified number of additional staff.

Despite the service being based in Prince Albert, there’s been no decision on whether Cameron will work out of the city now or in the future.

Meanwhile, Cameron’s appointment has been met with open arms by different organizations.

This includes the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police.

“We look forward to working with the chief marshal to learn how this new service will enhance the work of existing law enforcement partners who are all members of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police,” said Richard Lowen, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police.

The Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association also provided a statement since one of the main focuses will be crime prevention in rural communities.

“Rural crime is a growing challenge in the province and for our producers. We appreciate that this government is taking concrete steps to address the issue,” added Keith Day, chair of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association.

The other key areas of interest for the Marshals Service include conducting proactive enforcement actions and investigations related to farming and agriculture offenses, enforcing federal and provincial statutes, and locating and apprehending high-risk and prolific offenders.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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