8% increase in use of force incidents in Regina Police in 2023, attributed to more firearms and violent offences.

Regina Police reported an 8% increase in use of force incidents in 2023, with 249 incidents compared to 230 in 2022, attributed to more firearms and violent offences. De-escalation remains a focus in training, and the National Use of Force Framework guides police use of force training and recertification. In 2023, firearms were discharged four times, down from none in 2022, while physical control was used nearly 100 times.