PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Commissioner J. Lagimodiere, Vice-Chair
• Commissioner Mayor C. Block
• Commissioner K. Grier
• Commissioner Z. Jeffries
• Commissioner S. Timon

ABSENT:

• Commissioner S. Greyeyes
• Commissioner J. Santos Ong

ALSO PRESENT:

• SPS Chief C. McBride
• SPS Deputy Chief D. Pringle
• SPS Deputy Chief D. Solie
• SPS Executive Director of Legal Services A. Smith
• SPS Executive Director of Corporate Services M. Arscott
• BOPC Solicitor S. Edmondson
• BOPC Communication Consultant L. Nyirfa
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Secretary R. Villardo

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1.

MINUTES/DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1.1

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order on Treaty 6 Territory and the Traditional Homeland of the Métis People and confirmed roll call.

1.2

Confirmation of Agenda

• Moved By: Commissioner Grier

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.3

Declaration of Conflict of Interest

There are no declarations of conflict of interest.

1.4

Adoption of Minutes

• Moved By: Commissioner Grier

  That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meeting held on January 22, 2026, be adopted.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.5

Delegations

1.6

Chair's Report

• Vice Chair J. Lagimodiere and Chief C. McBride met to discuss topics to be covered at this meeting. 

1.7

Chief's Report

Chief C. McBride provided the following verbal updates:

• January 26 –  presented regarding professionalism and ethics at SaskPolytech Criminal Justice Studies Program
• January 28 –  attended St. Paul’s Front Entry and Healing Centre grand opening ceremony
• January 28 –  received updates from SPS Director of IT, Dale Johnstone, regarding the continuous work on AI Roadmap 
• January 29 –  attended newsconference with Minister Weger regarding funding for Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods 
• January 29 –  attended the swearing-in ceremony for the new Chief of Regina Police Service, L. Davies
• January 31 – attended People's Bridge Advocacy Annual Champions for Change Gala 
• January 31 – Deputy Chief D. Pringle attended Swinging with the Stars with Commissioner Santos Ong as one of the contenders
• February 1 – attended SPS Const. S. Lynden's TedX talk, Reconciliation in Policing, held at University of SK
• February 10 – attended the Huskies Women of Influence Breakfast
• February 12 and 13 – attended the panel discussion related to justice and building of trust within the community at the Afrocentric Symposium
• Alternative Response Officers Shannon and DeCorby spearheaded this year's Winter Clothing Drive
• Acknowledged the passing of an Elder, member of the Chief’s Advisory Committee, Melvina Eagle
• Public Advisory regarding the release and re-capture of Kyle Hameluck
• Investigation led by the Crime Reduction Team resulted in the arrest of two men facing at least 20 charges
• March 5 – SPS to host Data Destruction and Recycling Program. Members of the public welcome.

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon
  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.8

Environmental Scan

2.

CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

3.

ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

3.1

Saskatoon Search and Rescue - 2025 Year in Review

A letter from Carla Eager, President, Saskatoon Search and Rescue, dated February 1, 2026, was provided.

• Moved By: Commissioner Grier

  That the information be received and a letter of thanks be sent to Carla Eager, President, Saskatoon Search and Rescue.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2

Saskatoon Police Service Traffic Unit and Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) 2025 Annual Reports

A report of the Chief of Police is provided.

Insp. Tony Landry presented the report. He answered questions from the Board, along with Chief C. McBride.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

5.

OTHER

5.1

2026/2027 Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) Membership Renewal

A letter from Stephen Reid, Canadian Association of Police Governance Chief Executive Officer, was provided along with an invoice dated February 2, 2026.

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon

  That the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) membership be renewed at the cost of $5,652.00.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.

BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICES OF MOTION

7.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Moved By: Commissioner Lagimodiere

  That the Board move In Camera to consider matters exempt to the public under Section 27(15) of The Police Act, 1990, and Section 16(1)(b) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

  In Favour: (5)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (2)	Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

RISE AND REPORT

The Board convened In Camera at 1:52 p.m. with the following in attendance:

• Board members (except Chair Greyeyes & Commissioner Santos Ong)
• SPS Administration
• Board Solicitor Edmondson
• Communications Consultant Nyirfa
• City Clerk Tittemore
• Secretary Villardo

SPS Administration left the meeting at 2:29 p.m.

Chief McBride left the meeting at 2:34 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 2:56 p.m.

Commissioner Mayor Block left the meeting at 2:58 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 3:11 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries
  
  

  In Favour: (4)	Commissioner Jeffries, Commissioner Lagimodiere, Commissioner Grier, and Commissioner Timon
  Absent: (3)	Commissioner Mayor Block, Commissioner Greyeyes, and Commissioner Santos Ong

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 3:13 P.M.