News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, May 2, 2016           It All Starts With YOU – Help Stop Gangs From Taking Hold Of Our Community!     The Winnipeg Police Service, in partnership with the Crime Prevention Branch of the Province of Manitoba and Winnipeg Crime Stoppers continue to work collaboratively to prevent, deter and reduce gang related offences in our communities.     The launch of a new anti-gang poster promoting community involvement will be highly visible at schools, community centres and various other locations throughout the city.     As a community, we must always be proactive when it comes to crime. We are therefore taking action to help keep both guns and gangs out of our communities.     This campaign will focus on the following goals:     To better educate the public about the dangers of guns and gangs. Encourage citizens to report any information about illegal guns and gangs. Provide the opportunity for early detection and intervention for young people and divert them from future gang activity.   YOU are invited to join us for a Gang Awareness Information Night and find out how YOU can help stop the threat of gangs in our communities:     When: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Magnus Elias Recreation Centre – 430 Langside Street     Crime Stoppers will be in attendance. They will be paying double rewards for information on gang members in possession of guns.     If you have information to share and wish to do so anonymously: Call: 204-786-TIPS (8477) Visit: www.WinnipegCrimeStoppers.Com Text: Send to 27437 (Crimes) Text: TIP 170 (=your message)       Crime Prevention through social development is a long term, planned process of collaboration between police and the community.     Creating a Culture of Safety for All!   For further information contact either:  Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer  Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer  Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs    Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.    Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.