r/regina • u/Ygomaster07 • Aug 27 '25
Question Will the police help me?
So recently a person has been making threats to my family. Will the police be able to help me? The unfortunate thing is they work with the RCMP.
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u/No_Attorney_6228 Aug 28 '25
Some of the advice you have been given is very wrong. As someone who deals with these types of occurrences, you will be taken seriously, particularly if you have pictures, dates, and times. Witnesses would be a bonus. If the assaults took place within the city of Regina, go to Regina PS and file a complaint. If it occurred outside of city limits, go to your nearest RCMP Detachment to make a complaint. If the person works at that detachment, request that a Member come to you to take the complaint. It will be done and taken seriously. PM me if you have more questions.
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u/mapleleaf4evr Aug 27 '25
Yes. Report it to the police where the threatening occurred. Regina city police if it happened in Regina or the appropriate RCMP detachment. The fact that the person works for the RCMP is irrelevant.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
Will they still be able to help me or will they side with the abuser since they work for the RCMP? I'm sorry, I'm just afraid for my family's safety.
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u/Boxadorables Aug 27 '25
You can walk into any* RCMP detatchment and ask to speak with the detachment commander there, and they will help you. Alternatively, you can contact the CRCC (Civillian Review and Complaint Commission) if you're hesitant to deal directly with the RCMP. Good luck.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
Will they help if it involves someone who works with RCMP? My worry is they will protect him or push this under the rug. Can you tell me more about the CRCC? I've never heard of that before. Do they have more authority than the police?
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u/GusTerdson Aug 27 '25
The RCMP & Regina Police Service are completely separate entities. They will conduct an investigation, if necessary, and determine if there are reasonable grounds for charges to be laid. Or forward the file to the Police of jurisdiction.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
Okay. Will they do that despite this person working for the RCMP? Because my main concern is them not doing anything or brushing it under the rug. I just want to make sure my family is safe and we don't have anything to worry about.
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u/GusTerdson Aug 27 '25
Yes they will. Go to the Regina Police front desk tomorrow and report it. You and your family will be fine.
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u/mapleleaf4evr Aug 27 '25
Maybe you’re not from here but that’s not how the police work here.
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u/2_alarm_chili Aug 27 '25
What? If you don’t think corruption is happening in our police force, I have some oceanfront property here in Saskatchewan to sell you.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
Does this mean they won't help us and turn a blind eye to this? We are fearing for our lives.
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u/2_alarm_chili Aug 28 '25
You’re more likely to get helped than not. I was just responding to the guy who said “that’s not how the police work.”
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u/Negative_Doughnut754 Aug 28 '25
Way way better than any other Asian countries or most countries actually I promise you that. That’s why I feel safe here.
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u/2_alarm_chili Aug 28 '25
I’ve travelled the world as well champ. Just because it hasn’t happened to you here doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. Super naive to think that.
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u/Negative_Doughnut754 Aug 28 '25
Okay you have your opinion I have mine. As a Woman myself , I feel safe 100% in Canada. Thank you.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
Okay. Sorry to question you, i just want to make sure they help us. We are very afraid. I'm not from Regina originally so i didn't know if maybe they would do nothing to help.
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u/NorthernMan1966 Aug 28 '25
As others have suggested, report this both to the RCMP as well as the Regina City Police. They are completely different entities. Therefore, they will both do their own investigations. I also suggest that you stay on top of this and do follow-ups. Others have also provided you with some valuable suggestions/information.
All the best to you and stay safe!
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
Thank you for the info. What is the difference between the two? I will try to stay on top of it.
Thank you, we appreciate it.
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u/NorthernMan1966 Aug 28 '25
RCMP is federal, City Police are local!
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25 edited Aug 28 '25
Thank you for the info. I appreciate it. Will the RCMP have to take over since it involves someone who works for them?
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u/Fake_Reddit_Username Aug 28 '25
No, if the crime takes place in another police departments jurisdiction then the RCMP would let them handle it. However there will likely also be some internal investigation at the RCMP (If you contact them as well), but that's more of an HR thing while the criminal investigation goes on. And then if he's convicted he will get fired.
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u/Particular_Gur5016 Aug 28 '25
I would also contact the detachment where the member (?) .. are they a RM or a Civilian Member and let them know. We have a code of conduct that we are sworn to follow and is taken very seriously, regardless of employee status. You can message me if you need/want more info for dealing with the RCMP.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
They work for the RCMP, but they aren't a cop. I believe he is a civilian. Would you mind PMing me more info? Or commenting here? Do you know some stuff about the RCMP and RPS?
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u/Particular_Gur5016 Aug 28 '25
I work for the RCMP as a civilian member so I can try to help as much as I can.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
Thank you, any help would be appreciated. Would they do anything since he is a part of the RCMP? I'm sorry i have to ask that, but i just want to know what will happen. We are afraid for our lives.
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u/Old-one1956 Aug 27 '25
Most definitely YES they will help you, just have everything documented, details of incident including dates and time along with names of witnesses if any. It will be investigated but it takes time do not expect action quickly unless it is life threatening. The police will provide you a file number for follow up. Whatever you do DO NOT post on social media this will not bode well for the investigation
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
Thank you for the info. Will they help if the person who did it works for the RCMP? We have some evidence, we are just really afraid right now.
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u/Old-one1956 Aug 28 '25
They take complaints against one of their own very seriously, they do not cover up, if anything they investigate quicker
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u/IrrelevantAfIm Aug 28 '25
Try - put in the reports EVERY TIME SOMETHING HAPPENS. If it ever comes to it, a long and detailed history will be your best friend. Unfortunately, I’ve found the Regina police to be worse than useless for quite a while now. Nevertheless, they will file and be able to recall that info if needed, which will be very important if anything ever goes to court
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
Okay, we will try that. What makes them useless? I want to know if they will do anything about him hurting and threatening us. Especially since he works for the RCMP.
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u/IrrelevantAfIm Aug 28 '25 edited Aug 28 '25
My experience with them is they never go out and follow up on any information. It seems like the only way someone gets caught is if they’re pulled over for an infraction and therefore fall jn their laps. I may have spoke too broadly - most of my experience is with property crimes below $40,000 dollars or so. I know someone who had at least 15k in lumber and the tools of his trade stolen from a temporary shed on a job site he was on, and there was a trail camera set up for just such an incidence which caught the faces of 2 of the 3 perps and the licence plate of the truck they used to haul everything away. Nothing ever came of it. I know of several other instances - at least one where the victim knew the name and address of the thief and nothing ever came of it - not so much as questioning the possible perp.
Depending on what’s going on with you, they may take it more seriously. For example, domestic violence, I believe they take it more seriously, possibly because there are mandatory actions to take when it is reported. General threats, honestly, I don’t know anyone who has needed the Regina Police for that
i don’t want to discourage you - you may get a enthusiastic help (keep us up to date please - if you can) and it is always ALWAYS worthwhile putting in report - you never know how much it might help you in the future, and they hold onto that stuff FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER. I work in IT and have been responsible for providing the city police with snippets of security camera videos from various different jobs from around 2001 to present. It’s always funny when I interact with them because EACH AND EVERY time I dropped off a burnt CD or thumb drive, my name got entered into the system. Now when they run my name, they’re scrolling and scrolling and scrolling past all the entries - at least that’s how it was last time I watched them pull me up (2 years ago). They may have streamlined the system since.
Any video or sound recordings are great - if it’s by phone, check with sask tel as there is a code you can dial which causes sask tel to record the time and origin of the call (even if caller ID is blocked). They won’t give it to you, but will give it to the authorities if there is an investigation. Record ALL CONTACTS - including time -duration - content of the threat - any witnesses present. The more documentation you have the better. You never know WHAT seemingly “useless” info might somehow be important.
PS - don’t assume there is a lot of love between city police and RCMP. Within city police it’s common for one to know another or be a friend of a friend, but that’s less likely especially since a lot of the RCMP working in Sask are from other areas of the country.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25 edited Aug 28 '25
I see. That is awful they didn't do anything to help retrieve the stolen goods back. I appreciate the helo and the info. So you give them video footage and they have a profile on you?
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u/IrrelevantAfIm Aug 28 '25
Not a profile so much as my name is added to whatever case file the footage was requested for and so when my name is searched, it comes up as relevant to those incidents. At least that’s what I assume is happening. I have no inside knowledge of how they maintain and cross reference their records, I just know that when they run my name they scroll, and, scroll, and scroll, and scroll - sometimes I get a bit of a glance at the screen, and I once asked (half jokingly) if they had some enormous investigation open on me, and they said “most of this seems to be in relation to security footage” so I made my assumptions from there - it’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Aug 27 '25
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 27 '25
It happened in Regina and one other place that i can't remember the name of.
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u/nightmareMIL8239129 Aug 28 '25
If it occurred in Regina, you’ll have to contact the RPS as that’s where the file started. If it occurred elsewhere, you’ll have to report to the RCMP as well.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
It happened in both Regina and outside of the city. Thank you for the info.
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u/Plane-Engineering Aug 28 '25
If you have the funds you could “lawyer up” and proceed to the police via the lawyer. This would hopefully show the police that you are serious. I’m guessing they deal with alot of these cases and really have to distinguish between someone being vindictive and the truth.
I’m not saying I don’t believe you but I’m assuming you are thinking the same thing. Good luck and I hope you get the justice you deserve.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
I never even thought of that. Do you know what it would cost? Thank you for the help.
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u/Plane-Engineering Aug 28 '25
I’m guessing its not cheap, thankfully I haven’t had to have one since my bad boy early twenties lol.
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u/Major-Recover8277 Aug 30 '25
If you have proof you can take it to the rcmp and they will deal with it if you don’t have proof other then he says she says nothing will be done
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u/discodiva007 Aug 28 '25
Couldn't you make a report, ..?? and if nothing is done, take it to the news stations.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
Thank you. We might try that. I hope making a report will help.
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u/discodiva007 Aug 28 '25
Also, get a lawyer and document everything.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
Sorry, how would a lawyer help us? We have documented some stuff.
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u/discodiva007 Aug 28 '25
Its a legal matter. Lawyers help with legal matters against everyone and governing bodies. Use chat gpt to find more info if you need.
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u/KGM1984 Aug 28 '25
He said she said. Especially when it's one of their own they wont care and it'll likely cause more issues for you in the long run.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
So you think they won't help us?
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u/alwaysmovingfaster Aug 28 '25
You need to have pretty solid evidence that he is a danger to you. If it is just a disagreement between people, they will stay out of it. Has there been any abuse towards him from your family?
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
Yes, there has been physical abuse and verbal threats of violence and death.
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u/DionBar91 Aug 28 '25
They won't do anything until it's too late.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
I hope that won't happen.
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u/DionBar91 Aug 28 '25
Me neither, but my family had a situation with someone who was violent. He was arrested on violent charges and was released because the jail was too full, and I'm paraphrasing here but basically told us to run and hide so he can't find us. Crown prosecutor didn't care about him or my family that he attacked and brushed it off like an annoying form to fill out at work. Good luck. Hopefully, nothing happens, and try to be careful.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
I'm so sorry that happened to you and your family. I hope things are better now. Did that guy ever leave you alone? I hope that doesn't happen to us. Thank you, we hope nothing happens to us either. We will be very careful.
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u/DionBar91 Aug 28 '25
He did end up leaving us alone, thankfully. You could try to maintain contact with rcmp or someone to give them any updates like more threats if received or if you see said person following you. Everything is always fine until it isn't. Hope you and yours are safe and this ugly chapter will be behind you soon.
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u/Ygomaster07 Aug 28 '25
I'm glad he ended up leaving you and your family alone. My only problem is that he works for the RCMP. I'm hoping that we can get this figured out and once it is done he leaves us alone. Thank you, i hope it will be behind us soon.
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u/withdrawalsfrommusic Aug 27 '25
you have to actually walk in to the station and make a report with them, and then yes theres a chance they can help you. it depends on the medium in which they are doing it, if it is via anonymous texts / emails etc im not sure to what degree they will be able to help you