Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, that province has committed $2.6 million over the next three years for the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP).
“The Manitoba government is committed to enhancing policing and public safety for all Manitobans, and this investment supports our commitment by providing culturally relevant policing for Indigenous communities,” said Cullen. “We are pleased to announce this ongoing expanded funding, which will ensure the FNPP can continue to provide responsive, professional policing in the communities they serve.”
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On top of the program funding the province also is providing more than $44,000 to purchase three in-car camera systems and upgrading duty pistols with lighting attachments and holsters for the Manitoba First Nations Police Service. The funding for the new equipment comes from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
Manitoba invests more than $15 million annually for First Nations Policing noted the minister.
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