Swan River is getting some support for community safety and crime prevention programs from the provincial government.
The government is investing $50,000 that was "derived from the proceeds of crime." Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen made the announcement this morning, saying in a news release that the RCMP says security cameras are one thing that would be beneficial.
"Our government is pleased to provide this funding to Swan River toward the purchase of surveillance camera equipment, helping to strengthen the community’s crime prevention efforts, including the work of its Citizens on Patrol Program."
The new equipment will help the RCMP Identify suspects, act as a deterrent, and preserve evidence to assist prosecutions says Goertzen.
In the same release, Swan River Mayor Lance Jacobson says they're thankful to the government for the funding.
"Our community will use the resources to procure equipment and set up a camera surveillance system in an effort to deter crime, provide further evidence to our local law enforcement teams, and protect our citizens and their properties."
The money is a part of the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund, which has given out more than $24.5 million since its inception in 2009. The program seizes and liquidates criminal assets, and redirects funding to projects and initiatives designed to protect Manitobans and enhance public safety.
