Business Connections

Business Connections

CSP officers pride themselves on their relationship with business owners and their managers and staff in the BIDS. While on patrol during a typical day we will visit dozens of businesses and listen to their concerns or simply talk about their business so that we can...
Mental Health

Mental Health

CSP officers have extensive training and experience in dealing with people who experience mental illness. We have a vast knowledge of resources available to people who are in crisis or struggling. Our staff are on a first-name basis with hundreds of people who...
Deterring Negative Street Activity

Deterring Negative Street Activity

We are a visible uniformed presence in the three BIDS. Along with bylaw enforcement, we monitor persons who panhandle to ensure they are aware of the rules governing this activity. While our main focus is outreach and ensuring people are aware of, and accessing the...
Needle Pick up

Needle Pick up

Our staff are always available to remove and properly dispose of discarded needles. We keep detailed records of our needle pickups and report monthly to city departments with regard to location and quantity. The information is used to increase safety in addressing...
City Bylaw and Enforcement

City Bylaw and Enforcement

The CSP officers are official Saskatoon City bylaw enforcement officers. We are given the authority by the City to enforce 6 specific bylaws that pertain to street safety. We use a combination of education and enforcement techniques to address safety and nuisance...
Mediation

Mediation

The CSP officers are all trained in non-confrontational mediation and de-escalation techniques and spend a considerable amount of time working to settle disputes and de-escalate people. By knowing the people we regularly assist we are able to quickly determine what...