The City of Estevan sent out a release this morning in response to some of the community concerns around the death of Constable Jay Pierson. The release is as follows:

On behalf of City Council and as Chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, we acknowledge the concerns that have been brought to our attention involving the Estevan Police Service and the passing of Constable Jay Pierson. Please know that the Board of Police Commissioners is committed to working closely with the membership along with the administration of the Estevan Police Service for the betterment of the organization and the city.

As we move forward, the Board of Police Commissioners is actively engaging with both the membership and administration to develop a full and complete understanding of the issues and concerns at hand.

At this time, we will be having meetings with the Estevan Police Association and the management team. These meetings will help our board make informed and effective decisions. We thank everyone for your continued support of the police service that have dedicated themselves to protecting our community.

Sincerely yours,

Mayor Roy Ludwig

Pierson won an appeal to receive WCB benefits last June. In 2017 a WCB officer approved Pierson's claim, but a tribunal reversed the decision prior to the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench siding with Pierson last year.

The Estevan Police Service has declined to comment at this time.