Throughout the weekend of August 16th - 18th the Saskatoon Police Service along with the Regina Police Service, and Saskatchewan RCMP conducted a high-profile presence on 8th Street, downtown, and in adjacent parking lots over the weekend to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety.

Over that time, the SPS called out and deployed extra officers on Friday and Saturday, and the Air Support Unit (ASU) also assisted.

Through Friday and Saturday, the results were,

• 80+ tickets handed out

• 70+ warnings given

• Four suspensions

• Two vehicle impounds

• Four arrests

The Saskatoon Police Service thanks members of the public for their accommodation of this traffic safety initiative.