In 2010, police-reported crime in Canada continued its downward trend. Both the volume and severity of crime fell from the previous year, down 5% and 6% respectively.
The Steinbach RCMP and the Ste. Anne Police Department have wrapped up a second joint force project that concentrated on several criminal matters in the Steinbach and surrounding communities.
June 9, 2010, will mark one year since volunteers took their first shift as part of the Citizens On Patrol Program (COPP) in Steinbach and feedback has been very positive.
Attorney General Dave Chomiak will meet with his western counterparts tomorrow and Friday in Saskatoon to share information on best practices and discuss initiatives for fighting organized crime.
The federal government has passed legislation proposed by Manitoba to help police and prosecutors fight organized crime and gang violence and support Manitoba’s anti-gang efforts, Attorney General Dave Chomiak said in welcoming the changes.
