Community Safety

Community safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether it’s a Bylaw violation or suspicious activity in our community, our Protective Services are here to help. And, Public Education is one step to help prevent and remedy unwanted disturbances in Humboldt.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood ...

… there is an option for you to help do something about it! Not a lot of people know what to do the Provincial Government’s initiative called “SCAN” – Safer Communities and Neighbouhoods Investigations, which is:

“The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act is intended to empower residents to take back their neighbourhoods by reporting problem residences or businesses that are habitually used for illegal activities. These activities could include drugs, prostitution, gang or criminal activities, child sexual abuse or the unlawful sale or consumption of alcohol.”

~ Excerpt from the Government of Saskatchewan’s website: www.saskatchewan.ca ~

If you are suspicious of a property in your neighbourhood, do not investigate it yourself or approach the occupants.

You can call SCAN. There are SCAN Investigative Units located in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert who will go to a community and investigate problems reported to them by a resident(s). If you suspect illegal activities going on in your neighbourhood, please call the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Investigation Unit immediately:

Regina toll free number: 1-866-51-SAFER
Saskatoon and Prince Albert toll free number: 1-855-933-6411

You may also submit your concern online: Submit online

The information you provide is confidential, and you will not be involved in any investigative or court proceedings that may result from your report. No one involved with SCAN can disclose your identity without your consent, and the information you provide cannot be used in a way that would disclose your identity.

Common Signs of Illegal Activity

The Government of Saskatchewan’s SCAN web page states:

“There are some common signs that illegal activities are taking place in a home or business, particularly if they happen in combination with each other, and frequently. Here are some things to watch for:

frequent visitors – often driving expensive vehicles – at all times of the day and night;
frequent late night activity;
blackened windows or curtains always drawn;
unfriendly people who appear to be secretive about their activities;
people watching cars suspiciously as they drive by;
heavy home security installations;
strange odours coming from the building or garbage;
garbage that contains an unusually large number of bottles or containers, especially chemical containers; and
placing garbage in a neighbour’s collection area.”

If you suspect something illegal is happening in your neighbourhood, contact SCAN. They may be able to help!

Common Bylaw Violations

Bylaws are created to help keep Humboldt clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone. Let us know if you think someone is violating any of our Bylaws so that we can address the issue.

Common Bylaws that are violated are:

For more information about our Bylaws, please go to Bylaws, Permits & Licensing.

Keeping our Parks and Outdoor Spaces Safe

Our parks, trails and outdoor spaces are meant to be spaces for everyone to get in touch with nature and enjoy. However, from time to time, concerning activity may occur. These spaces sometimes may provide a place for not-so-good activities come to “fruition”.

If you see or suspect illegal activities happening, please do not investigate yourself. Contact the local RCMP at 306.682.2535 or click the button below to confidentially report the problem to the City of Humboldt.

Report a Safety Concern

If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

If you require a follow up from Protective Services, please provide us with your name, phone number, or email address. If those fields are left blank, we will assume you wish to remain anonymous and do not want us to contact you.

Submissions received from here are monitored only during regular business hours, Monday to Friday. If you need immediate assistance, please call 306.682.2525 and press 3.