Saskatchewan Highway Patrol Chief Fired For Buying Unauthorized Weapons

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Saskatchewan Highway Patrol chief fired for buying unauthorized weapons | Globalnews.ca

Around $140,000 was spent on improper equipment which will be liquidated to other law agencies in the future.

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[Aaron[MA]]

Fired chief of Saskatchewan Highway Patrol suing government for wrongful dismissal | Globalnews.ca

Litzenberger said his October 2019 firing was based on false allegations, which included improper spending on equipment and dishonesty.

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[cockpitbob]

I think some people here on NES own more "equipment" than this guy got fired for buying.

 

[allen-1]

I think some people here on NES own more "equipment" than this guy got fired for buying.

The auditor found equipment that is restricted under the Municipal Police Equipment Regulations was purchased. This includes three 9-mm pistols, two fully automatic rifles, one AR-10 carbine and 12 suppressors (commonly known as silencers).

Other questionable purchases included drug test kits, a drone and a high-power rifle scope.

The Ministry did not authorize the need for these types of firearms and weapons given the Highway Patrol serve as first responders in emergency situations.

“We were very concerned it was improper equipment, that’s why it was never in the field and never utilized. It was locked up,” Ottenbreit said.

 

[NHCraigT]

The auditor found equipment that is restricted under the Municipal Police Equipment Regulations was purchased. This includes three 9-mm pistols, two fully automatic rifles, one AR-10 carbine and 12 suppressors (commonly known as silencers).

Other questionable purchases included drug test kits, a drone and a high-power rifle scope.

The Ministry did not authorize the need for these types of firearms and weapons given the Highway Patrol serve as first responders in emergency situations.

“We were very concerned it was improper equipment, that’s why it was never in the field and never utilized. It was locked up,” Ottenbreit said.

Yet ....its OK for other Law Enforcement Agencies to have it (no logic there):

.... Around $140,000 was spent on improper equipment, which will be liquidated to other law agencies in the future.

 

[AHM]

This story is worthless without opening and closing credits.

I think some people here on NES own more "equipment" than this guy got fired for buying.