Winnipeg police officers are hoping to boost people’s sense of safety when they come downtown.
As events such as Winnipeg Jets’ games ramp up, the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is emphasizing proactive measures such as increased visibility and foot patrols in the city’s core.
“They will be there and they will be present, again with our cadets and all those other community resources,” said Insp. Helen Peters.
Peters said WPS is working with downtown businesses and community organizations, including True North Sports + Entertainment, Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP), and other safety teams.
“As police officers, we’re so often caught in that cycle of responding to events after they’ve happened, and what we really want to do is be a proactive resource and support working together,” Peters said.
In order to be a “proactive resource,” WPS said it will respond to feedback it’s heard from the community and downtown businesses. …