The Saskatchewan government is using over $280,000 from its criminal property forfeiture fund to renovate the Regina Police Service firing range, with work expected to be completed by summer 2026. This funding not only supports the modernization of a facility that has remained largely unchanged for decades, but it also illustrates a broader initiative to redirect illicit profits from crime toward community safety and law enforcement improvements.
Acting Regina police chief Lorilee Davies emphasized the dual benefit of this funding, noting that it repurposes money from criminal activities to enhance officer training and public safety. Renovations will include soundproofing and upgrades to training scenarios, making the range more effective for officers from multiple communities who rely on it for their marksmanship training.
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