In the wake of a tense incident involving a 14-year-old boy armed with a sawed-off shotgun, Deputy Chief Farica Prince emphasizes the crucial role that family and community members play in preventing such situations. During a recent Public Board of Police Commissioners meeting, she reflected on how a series of recent gun-related crimes could have had far more tragic outcomes, highlighting that the quick decisions made by officers potentially saved the youth’s life this time.
Prince’s plea underscores the growing concern over high rates of offenders fleeing from police, with data showing a dramatic increase in failure-to-stop incidents in Prince Albert. From 438 such incidents in 2023, the community is being called upon to take a stand against enabling behavior that could lead to tragic encounters. “This is not just a police issue; it’s a community issue that demands everyone’s involvement,” Prince stated, calling for a collective responsibility to act before tragedies occur.
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