News - Crime

The Manitoba government has announced that it is taking action to combat hate crimes by designating a lead provincial Crown prosecutor to tackle the issue.

The Manitoba government is helping fight crime in the Swan Valley region by providing nearly $265,000 in funding to the Swan Valley General Investigation Section (GIS) pilot program as part of the Public Safety Strategy.

Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced that the Manitoba government has unveiled the new Safer Neighbourhoods, Safer Downtowns Public Safety Strategy, creating a roadmap for a safer Manitoba across all regions.

The Manitoba government is supporting a wide variety of initiatives aimed at keeping Winnipeggers safe and enhancing officer safety by providing the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) with $647,000 from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

The Manitoba government is continuing to support the efforts of the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) in combating retail theft throughout the holiday season.

The Manitoba government continues collaborating with retailers, workers, law enforcement and community members on initiatives to enhance safety and security for businesses across the province.