The City of Meadow Lake will receive $816,900 to improve targeted policing initiatives.
The funds come from the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety's Municipal Police Grants program. They will support seven existing RCMP officer positions in the community.
"Community safety and targeted policing remain top priorities for our government," Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman said.
"This funding demonstrates our commitment to providing local policing to improve public safety and create safer neighbourhoods in Meadow Lake."
The Enhanced Community Policing Program is designed to reduce and deter criminal activity in Saskatchewan. It provides funding for seven RCMP officers in Meadow Lake. Furthermore, it allows them to engage in proactive, community-based initiatives, including neighbourhood policing and public education efforts.
"I want to thank the RCMP for continuing to provide high-quality policing services in Saskatchewan, and for helping to protect the citizens of Meadow Lake," Merriman said.
Since 1998, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety has funded Saskatchewan police services through the Municipal Police Grants program. This program currently supports 143 municipal police positions and targeted policing initiatives in the province.
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