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PAGC Demands Overhaul of Security Systems
14 Feb
Summary
- Grand Council calls for systemic change in hospital security protocols.
- Recent incidents involved vulnerable patients and security staff.
- Training and empathy are key demands for improved security interactions.
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is demanding significant reforms to address what it deems systemic failures within contracted and privatized hospital security services. This urgent call comes in the wake of two critical incidents that highlighted severe issues within Saskatchewan's healthcare security system.
In December, an incident at Victoria Hospital saw Brydon Lafaver being left outside in extreme winter conditions by security officers. Weeks later, in January, cancer patient Trevor Dubois died following an altercation with security at Royal University Hospital. These events have prompted PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte to demand systemic fixes rather than focus on individual workers.
Leaders from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Prince Albert Police, and private security firms met with PAGC representatives. Key demands include increased empathy, cultural competency, and de-escalation training for security personnel. The PAGC stressed the need for a fundamental shift in how security issues are managed, moving beyond mere dialogue to concrete changes in operational tools and approaches.
