With a recommendation from the Regina Board of Police Commissioners, city council will discuss the Safe Public Spaces Act at its meeting on Wednesday.

The act was modified earlier this year and came into force on Aug. 1. It gives police the power to seize weapons without having to lay a charge. The law also designates some drugs, like methamphetamine and fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia, like needles, as weapons. • SUMA CEO wants to see ‘root causes’ of crime tackled • Sask. Party promising to change legislation on crime and safety • Saskatchewan updates trespassing regulations to help police address issues quickly

Municipalities have to opt into the law for it to apply to their police. Others, like Saskatoon, have already opted in.

In a new report to Regina City Council, the Regi

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