The Weyburn Police Service is encouraging residents to download the SaskAlert app after it was used to notify the public during last Wednesday’s arrest of Brandon Hendershot. Hendershot had been wanted in Weyburn for six months before police located him Wednesday. The operation to apprehend him lasted five hours and required nearby residents to shelter in place. Related Stories: Five-hour police operation in Weyburn ends with Hendershot in custody Update: Shelter in place cancelled, subject arrested Weyburn Police searching for man wanted on sexual assault charges out of Nova Scotia Deputy Chief Shane St. John recommends everyone download the app and enable notifications. “We have the training here so we can put out alerts. If it's something major like an Amber Alert or if you have a dangerous person with a rifle walking downtown, we can push that alert through all cell phones so everybody receives it.” The app also provides weather alerts from Environment and Climate Change Canada, along with municipal alerts such as drinking water advisories or other disruptions. “It's a really beneficial app for everyone. It's free, of course, and allows people to be in the know about things that are occurring in their area.” Related Stories: Man facing charges after refusing to leave Weyburn residence Police highlight first-responder role after Highway 39 vehicle fire