Work is underway to launch Manitoba’s first community safety officer program in Thompson.
Justice Minister James Allum made the announcement at City Hall yesterday: "A program we hope in the future will make its way out all across the province, but it’s going to start right here. Now the program itself will involve 8 community safety officers, they will be hired by the City of Thompson, but will be in constant contact with us and with other social service agencies in Thompson".
The 8 community safety officers will be replacing the City’s 4 by-law officers, and will work with local RCMP to address crime prevention, youth services, and public safety.
They hope to have the program launched June 15.