News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, July 23, 2018       2017 Annual Statistical Report   Statement from Chief Danny Smyth No one wants to hear that crime rates in their community are going up.  Yet for those of us who call Winnipeg home, that is the reality we continue to face.  As a father, and a husband, I want my family to reside in a city which is vibrant and safe.  As the Chief of Police, I want that for everyone who lives, works, or visits here as well.     As you read the Winnipeg Police Service 2017 Annual Statistical Report, you will see that the numbers are not good.  Violent crime is up by 7%.  Property crime by 9%.  Drug crime has risen 15%.  This is due in large part to the growing use of methamphetamine and the pattern of violence associated with the illicit drug trade that has begun to grip Winnipeg in ways we didn't think possible only a few short years ago.     One third of all homicides in 2017 were the direct result of illicit drugs playing an integral role in the crime.  More break-ins, home invasions, and robberies have occurred because of that as well.     As an organization, we are adapting to meet this challenge.  We have implemented an Illicit Drug Strategy, and dedicated more officers to focus on an issue that to many families has become a crisis.     I am proud of the commitment and dedication shown by sworn and civilian members of the Winnipeg Police Service, but we can't turn this situation around by ourselves.  We will continue to investigate drug networks, and liaise with our partners in the community and government to help those consumed by addiction.  But most importantly, we need you.  With members of the community joining us, we can make a stand against this plague that has claimed too many lives, and caused too much violence.     2017 Year in Review Crystal Meth in Manitoba   Chief Danny Smyth     Winnipeg Police Service   For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, 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.