Saskatchewan RCMP Received 1,841 Calls for Service in Three Days | The Canadian News

The Saskatchewan RCMP has reported an exceptional number of calls for service in a span of three days. According to a statement, the Saskatchewan RCMP Division Operational Communication Center (DOCC) received a total of 1,841 calls for service from December 31 to January 2.

On December 31, 2021, the Saskatchewan RCMP DOCC received 534 calls for service. From January 1-2, 2022, the Saskatchewan RCMP DOCC received 1,298 calls for service. For the entire month of December, the Saskatchewan RCMP DOCC received 27,116 calls for service.

“New Years Eve and New Year’s morning have been associated with an increase in calls for service in recent years and this weekend was no exception,” said S / Sgt. Devin Pugh, Officer in Charge of the RCMP Saskatchewan DOCC in a statement.

“People who get calls from DOCC talk to people who are sometimes experiencing their worst days. It is important that we anticipate an increase in calls on important dates and events and adjust DOCC resources accordingly to continue to provide an exceptional level of service to the public. “

Police stated that the busiest period was between 11 p.m. on December 31 and 11 a.m. on January 1, when the majority of calls were received.

Police say that in addition to calls for service, DOCC call takers manage each shift, complete wellness checks for police officers and provide other assistance to police officers on duty.

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