More than half a million dollars has been earmarked for the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) from the Manitoba’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
The WPS will be receiving new computers for their technological crimes unit to enable them to process digital evidence and investigate crime more effectively.
More than $155,000 will be spent on a drone for tactical support and aerial search and rescue operations. The drone will be equipped with infrared and other technology.
The Traffic Division will be given a new image capture unit to help investigators reconstruct what happened at serious motor vehicle collisions.
A robotic arm will also be purchased that will help officers inspect a potentially dangerous situation.
“Policing is complex, often dangerous and an always-evolving profession,” said Justice Minister Cliff Cullen. “These specialized investments highlight the wide range of work that Winnipeg police officers undertake, including investigations, tactical response, search and rescue, and public outreach, such as the new educational video.”
Part of the funding will go towards an educational video to help inform young people and service providers about gangs and provide strategies on how to avoid or exit gang involvement.
More than $25,000 has been included for officers within the WPS to get specialized training.
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