MARSHALS REFUSE TO MAKE PUBLIC FILES RELATED TO MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATION

Only 28 of 290 Pages Released in Apparent Cover-Up
REGINA - The Marshals Service and Moe’s Minister responsible for them, Michael Weger, continue to withhold information involving a provincial marshal who quit his job after an investigation by the Public Complaints Commission.

Despite an order from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner stating the public has a right to know why a provincial Marshal was placed on leave and investigated, the Marshals Service today released just 28 of the 290 pages — and even those contained few details about the investigation.

“I am very disappointed that Minister Weger continues to refuse to step in and release these documents,” said Nicole Sarauer, Shadow Minister for Policing, Corrections and Community Safety.

The Commissioner ruled in her March report that “the public interest in this matter is considerable... The public has a right to know and debate the outcome of allegations involving a marshal who is appointed to act in the public trust when allegations arise otherwise.”

“I spent 24 years in policing, and when there were allegations of misconduct, we disclosed them — period,” said Hugh Gordon, Deputy Shadow Minister for Policing, Corrections and Community Safety. “That’s how you maintain public trust.

What we see here is an order to be more transparent with the public, and instead we get scraps covered in black ink.

“As someone who has proudly worn a uniform for decades, I can say with confidence that the Minister’s decision to hide these documents hurts all of the proud, upstanding officers in this province who work day in and day out to maintain the confidence and the trust of the public.”

Carla Beck’s team continues to call on Moe’s Minister for the Marshals to release the documents.

-30-

Latest posts

CARLA BECK GOVERNMENT WOULD RESTORE DIRECT-TO-LANDLORD RENT PAYMENTS AS MOOSE JAW FACES RISING HOMELESSNESS

More Affordable Housing, Rent Control Also Part Of Plan Being Developed By Beck’s Team
MOOSE JAW – Carla Beck’s team is in Moose Jaw today committing that, should they form the next provincial government, her team will restore direct-to-landlord rent payments for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) clients.

CARLA BECK’S TEAM BRINGS PRIMARY CARE PLAN TO PRINCE ALBERT, GUARANTEES EVERY PERSON HAS A FAMILY PHYSICIAN

PRINCE ALBERT – Yesterday, Carla Beck’s team released the first phase of their plan to deliver big, bold changes in healthcare for Saskatchewan, which starts with prioritizing primary care. Today, MLA Keith Jorgenson, Associate Shadow Minister for Health, has brought the plan to Prince Albert to discuss how it can revitalize healthcare for residents in the area.

CARLA BECK’S BIG, BOLD HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH GUARANTEED ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE TEAM

Four-Pillar Plan Will Build Healthcare Homes, Connect Local Services and Bring Care Closer to People
SASKATOON – Carla Beck’s team is unveiling the first phase of its plan to transform the province’s struggling healthcare system — guaranteeing every Saskatchewan resident access to a primary care team that knows them, coordinates their care and is responsible for them over time.

SCOTT MOE NEEDS TO REVERSE ELIMINATION OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE TESTING PROGRAM

Carla Beck’s Team Stand With Hunters To Decry Shortsighted, Out-Of-Touch Decision By Sask. Party

REGINA – Carla Beck’s team is continuing to join widespread calls from hunters and wildlife groups for Scott Moe to reverse his senseless cut to chronic wasting disease testing. The decision was made without consultation or warning in the middle of Saskatchewan's hunting season.

NDP Caucus Office