PUBLIC MINUTES

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Committee Room E, Ground Floor, City Hall

PRESENT:

• Commissioner J. Lagimodiere, Vice-Chair
• Commissioner K. Grier
• Commissioner Z. Jeffries
• Commissioner J. Santos Ong
• Commissioner S. Timon

ABSENT:

• Commissioner S. Greyeyes, Chair
• Commissioner Mayor C. Block
• Deputy Chief D. Solie, Saskatoon Police Service

ALSO PRESENT:

• Chief C. McBride, Saskatoon Police Service
• Deputy Chief D. Pringle, Saskatoon Police Service
• Executive Director of Legal Services A. Smith, Saskatoon Police Service
• Executive Director of Corporate Services M. Arscott, Saskatoon Police Service
• Solicitor S. Edmondson, Board of Police Commissioners
• Communication Consultant L. Nyirfa, Board of Police Commissioners
• City Clerk A. Tittemore
• Deputy City Clerk S. Bryant

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1.

MINUTES/DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1.1

Call to Order

The Vice 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 Timon

  That the agenda be confirmed as presented.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  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 Jeffries

  That the minutes of the public Board of Police Commissioners meetings below, be adopted:

  • Regular Meeting - June 19, 2025
  • Special Meeting - July 17, 2025
  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.5

Delegations

1.5.1

Dion Waniandy - Policing Concerns

A request to speak from Dion Waniandy, dated July 10, 2025, was provided.

Mr. Waniandy presented to the Board regarding his experience with Saskatoon Police, raising concerns about evidence handling, privacy, and police conduct.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.6

Chair's Report

Vice Chair Lagimodiere reported that Joanne Smallbones, a former police officer, presented to the Board in the past about the Children’s Advocacy Centre, a collaborative initiative modeled after the Sheldon Kennedy Centre in Alberta, aiming to provide a safe, one-stop location for children and victims of abuse to access police, social services, and health support.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the Board provide a letter of support for the development and fundraising efforts of the Children’s Advocacy Centre Initiative in Saskatoon.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.7

Chief's Report

Chief McBride provided a verbal report on recent police activities, including participation in national conferences, community events, overdose response, and major investigations and responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon

  That the verbal report of the Chief of Police be received as information.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1.8

Environmental Scan

2.

CORRESPONDENCE/CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS

2.1

Ashu M. G. Solo - Recommendations for Enhancing the Saskatoon Police Service

A letter from Ashu M. G. Solo, dated August 11, 2025 is provided.

Vice Chair Lagimodiere introduced the item. 

The Board received and reviewed Mr. Ashu Solo’s correspondence containing 50 recommendations to enhance Saskatoon Police Service.

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

ROUTINE/STATISTICAL REPORTS

3.1

Public Survey Results

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Director of Police Information and Planning Stewart presented the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions along with Executive Director Arscott.

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.2

Mid-Year Business Plan Update

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Corporate Strategy Advisor Martell presented the report and along with Executive Director Arscott, Deputy Chief Pringle, and Chief McBride responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.3

Saskatoon Police Service Strategic Plan

A report of the Chief of Police was provided.

Chief McBride presented the report.  Executive Director Arscott responded to questions of the Board.

• Moved By: Commissioner Jeffries

  That the information be received.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

RESPONSES TO BOARD REFERRALS

5.

OTHER

6.

BOARD INQUIRIES/NOTICES OF MOTION

7.

IN CAMERA SESSION

• Moved By: Commissioner Santos Ong

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

  The public portion of the meeting recessed at 2:07 p.m.

  
  

8.

RISE AND REPORT

The Board convened In Camera at 2:25 p.m. with the following in attendance:

• All Board members, with the exception of Commissioners Greyeyes and Mayor Block
• SPS Administration
• Board Solicitor Edmondson
• Communications Consultant Nyirfa
• City Clerk Tittemore
• Deputy City Clerk Bryant

Commissioner Santos Ong and SPS Administration with the exception of Chief McBride left the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

Chief McBride left the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

Board Solicitor Edmondson left the meeting at 4:28 p.m.

Commissioner Jeffries left the meeting at 4:29 p.m.

The Board completed its In Camera session at 4:29 p.m. and reconvened publicly to rise and report, as follows:

• Moved By: Commissioner Timon

  That the information and discussion remain In Camera under Section 27(15) of The Police Act, 1990, and Sections 16(1)(c) and (d), 21 and 28 of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  
  

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

  
  
  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.