Flags lowered to half-mast by Saskatoon and Regina police to honour fallen Dallas officers

Three flags in front of theSaskatoon police station and four in front of the Regina police station were lowered to half-mast Friday morning,to honour the officers killed in Dallas on Thursday night.

Five officers were killed and seven wounded, along with two civilians after sniper fire erupted during a peaceful march.

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Saskatoon police chief Clive Weighill is president of the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs.

"This is a tragedy felt by every member of law enforcement, not just in the United States but north of the border as well," Weighill said in a news release.

"This incident shows the dangers faced by police officers in the course of their duties.Sadly, the same can be said in Canada. This week marked the 10thanniversary of the deaths of RCMP Constables Robin Cameron and Marc Bourdages, who were gunned down while on duty near Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. We honour their names just as we will honour the names of the victims of the shooting in Dallas, Texas."

Flagswere also lowered at Saskatoon's cityfirehalls.

Flags lowered in Regina

The Regina police also lowered flags Friday.

"This is a very tragic event," Acting Chief Corey Zaharuk said in a statement. "These acts change people's lives forever. We are shocked and saddened by this event, and extend our deepest sympathy to all involved."

Zaharuk said it was too soon to determine what impact the shootings would have on the police service.

"We don't know enough about the events in Dallas to try and analyze from a distance and offer comment," he said. "We will seek to learn in the coming days what the local or national implications for policing might be."

He added the police service will ensure people in the police community are supported.

"We are certain it does have an emotional impact on our people who work daily in law enforcement, and their families," Zaharuk said. "We will pay attention to ensure they remain healthy and well."