News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, August 15, 2018        Officers, Cadets in William Whyte Encouraging Residents to Make the Right Call     The Winnipeg Police Service will have an increased presence in the William Whyte community as Cadets, officers from the Street Crime Unit, Community Support Unit and North District go to door-to-door sharing information on:       ·         the role community members can play in crime prevention;   ·         how to connect with the Winnipeg Police Service; and   ·         the community partners working to help us create stronger and safer communities.     Our goal is to generate additional intelligence on the root causes of the violence that is occurring in these areas while ensuring residents are aware of the role they play in helping create stronger and safer communities.     In addition to distributing informational brochures, officers and cadets will be engaging with the community to address any concerns or questions people in these areas may have regarding violent crime, substance abuse, as well as give them the tools to report crime-related activity and strategies for exiting gang life.      The Make the Right Call initiative is one of the tools the Service is using as part of its broader efforts to reduce violence and drug addiction in our communities as identified in our 2018 Business Plan. The growing epidemic of meth addiction is creating challenges to meet these goals.     The Winnipeg Police Service recognizes that we cannot solve this problem alone. In addition to the work being done by our frontline members responding to crime, we continue to work with our community partners to support those addicted to drugs, and help lessen the problems that it creates in neighbourhoods throughout Winnipeg.     The Winnipeg Police Service is grateful for the support of our community partners, including the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, the Gang Action Interagency Network (GAIN), Bear Clan, Aboriginal Youth Opportunities and committed citizens who share our commitment to a culture of safety for all. 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.