New plan to improve safety in downtown Winnipeg this summer
On Friday, Premier Wab Kinew announced the province is giving $500,000 to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) to implement the Downtown Safety Summer Action Plan.
This 16-week plan is set to launch on Tuesday and will focus on criminal detection and prevention, community safety and engagement, and mental health and addiction supports.
'In government, we always say that we're tough on crime, but we're also tough on the causes of crime,' Kinew said.
'By working with DCSP, alongside law enforcement, we can make sure that when a police officer shows up for those situations…that we also have a different kind of response that's more tailored to other situations in our community that are begging for some kind of positive response too.'
This initiative is aimed at improving safety by enhancing communication between government, community and organizations. The province also pointed to 12 new Winnipeg police officers that have already started patrolling downtown Winnipeg to ensure everyone can feel comfortable when enjoying what the area has to offer.
'Our mission is clear – to create a welcoming and safe and vibrant downtown where everyone feels supported,' said Justice Minister Matt Wiebe.
'Summer is short in Manitoba, and we all want to make the most out of it.'
The Mayor of Winnipeg's office is contributing $50,000 to the plan, while Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is giving $25,000.
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