Brandon Police (BPS) are happy today after receiving more than $ 76,500 worth of new tactical equipment.
On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Manitoba Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced the funding that came through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
“It’s important for officers to have the necessary gear to ensure they are as protected as possible. We are proud to make this important investment in officer safety from Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund,” said Justice Minister Cliff Cullen.
BPS will use the influx of cash to buy new ballistic vests and helmets for the tactical unit as well as purchasing a supply of tourniquets that will be carried by all officers. The tourniquets have been proven to save lives in other jurisdictions including Winnipeg.
[jaw_quote author=”Government of Manitoba” ]Since its inception, more than $19 million in assets has been successfully forfeited to Manitoba through criminal property forfeitures.[/jaw_quote][jaw_clear]
BPS will also get an additional $32,500 for other equipment such as holsters with lights, portable lights and a generator and surveillance equipment.
The minister said that in total Brandon will receive more than $109,000 in funding from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
“This equipment has greatly added to the efficiency and the safety of Brandon Police Service officers in their never-ending efforts to protect the citizens of Brandon,” said Deputy Chief Randy Lewis, BPS.
Across the province, more than $1.4 million will be distributed to police agencies from the fund this year.
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