The commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP says his officers are doing their best to keep the province safe while dealing with a growing volume of calls and a number of other challenges.

The comments by Assistant Commissioner Robin McNeil come after the Saskatchewan RCMP faced some harsh criticism from the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. During a news conference in Saskatoon on Wednesday, a number of chiefs and other leaders said the current policing model is ineffective, and has created a public safety crisis in their communities.

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