Giving police services the tools and resources they need to fight crime and keep our communities safe.
Smiths Falls – The provincial government is continuing its work to protect Ontario by supporting local crime prevention and community safety initiatives. Through the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant, the government is investing $6 million from cash and assets seized from criminals into local crime prevention and community safety initiatives led by local police services.
John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announced today that the Smiths Falls Police Service will be receiving funding over the next three years, totaling $231,977.60.
“We’re supporting our police services by providing them with the resources they need to prevent crime, support victims and educate our youth,” said MPP Jordan. “Congratulations to the Smiths Falls Police Service and to the community partners that will be collaborating with them – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and RNJ Youth Centre. This partnership allows for a front-line approach that will provide support, mentorship and useful resources to our youth.”
The Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant provides valuable funding to support local police services in strengthening community safety and enhancing their ability to combat crime. This funding will support initiatives, resources and equipment that will contribute to safer communities.
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“The Smiths Falls Police Service are pleased to receive the Proceeds of Crime- Front Line Policing Grant for the next three years. Our focus is “Crime Prevention through Youth Engagement and Technology Assisted Crime Response.” This grant will support our collaborative partnerships with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and RNJ Youth Services, who work directly with youth both in the schools, diversionary programming, and outreach to support the wellness and wellbeing of the youth in our community. The Technology Assisted Crime Response- is a project new to Smiths Falls Police but used by other police agencies across the Province called Every Second Counts. It allows use of drone technology for rapid response to crimes in progress, crime monitoring, active attacker response, missing persons and traffic collisions, all while officers are enroute. The grant supports the purchase of the drone and training for officers. We already have one officer trained in RPAS drone (Remote Piloted Aircraft System).” – Jodi Empey, Chief, Smiths Falls Police Service
“We are grateful to the Smiths Falls Police Service for including us in their Proceeds of Crime- Front Line Policing program. Working with the service and our community partner RNJ Youth Services means a more concerted effort to help local children and youth.” – Jennifer Miller, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County
“RNJ Youth Services is proud to partner with the Smiths Falls Police Service and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County on an initiative that recognizes that community safety starts with investing in young people. Our work with youth is grounded in early intervention, meaningful engagement and connecting young people with the supports they need before challenges escalate. Partnerships like this allow us to bring together the strengths of youth-serving organizations and policing to create safer, healthier communities. We are pleased to contribute our experience working directly with youth and look forward to continuing this collaborative approach to prevention and community wellbeing.” – Rachel Burns, Executive Director, RNJ Youth Services
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