Sask. police commissioner report discusses diversion of offenders from justice system
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SPS Police Chief Troy Cooper said this approach with diversion will make some offenders accountable without forcing them through the criminal justice system. He said the program is focused on simple drug possession for now, but he has plans to expand it to other offences.“We want to expand that program to make sure that people who have committed minor criminal code offences that aren’t violent in nature, that haven’t been repeat offenders, etc., get the opportunity to avoid the justice program and their process, and yet, as I mentioned, still be accountable.”Cooper said most diversions that happen right now are post-charge diversions.
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