Deputy sheriffs take over court security duties from RCMP in three Sask. centres

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Deputy sheriffs have taken over the duty of providing courtroom security at Court of Queen’s Bench locations in Saskatchewan’s three largest cities.

The Ministry of Justice says the RCMP will no longer provide the service in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert, as they have for decades.

A spokesperson says the ministry saw an opportunity to improve efficiency by drawing on the sizeable contingent of deputy sheriffs in larger centres.

RCMP weren’t immediately available to comment specifically on the change.