Saskatoon police are trying a new tactic to catch attendees violating public health orders at rallies against those pandemic-related rules. Saskatoon police Chief Troy Cooper said the photos were taken by police officers who were monitoring the event from the ground. "There's a lot of pressure on police, particularly in Saskatoon, to up the response to the protest," said Brian Pfefferle, a Saskatoon defence lawyer. Chief Troy Cooper says Saskatoon police have increased enforcement after a request from public health officials. According to Saskatchewan's Public Safety Agency, there have been 279 tickets issued to people accused of violating public health orders since the pandemic began.

Source: CBC News May 21, 2021 23:18 UTC