Immediate Release: Town of Battleford Welcomes New Public Safety Officer

Town of Battleford Welcomes New Public Safety Officer, Kevin Sloboda

Battleford, SK — [July 4, 2025] — The Town of Battleford is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Sloboda as its new Public Safety Officer, with an anticipated start date in early August.

Kevin brings over 20 years of professional managerial experience in municipal, provincial, and federal protective services. His leadership background includes serving as Chief of Police, Chief Enforcement Officer, and Protective Services Consultant, as well as hands-on work in emergency management, bylaw development and enforcement, traffic control, and community engagement.

With this extensive expertise and a strong record of building safer communities, Kevin is well positioned to "hit the road running” and provide a visible, proactive presence throughout Battleford. His focus will include fostering strong relationships with residents, businesses, and local stakeholders to maintain and enhance the safety and vibrancy of our community.

"We understand the importance of having a consistent and engaged public safety presence in our community. We feel very fortunate to have someone like Kevin on board and look forward to working with him as we continue to prioritize community safety,” said Todd Francis, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Battleford.

The Town would also like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the residents of Battleford for their patience and understanding throughout this recruitment process. Your support has been invaluable as we work to strengthen our protective services and community well-being.

Please join us in giving Kevin a warm welcome to Battleford. Stay tuned for more information on how you can meet Kevin and hear about his plans for community safety in the months ahead.

 

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Todd Francis

Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Battleford

Ph: (306) 937-6205

Email: cao@battleford.ca

Website: www.battleford.ca