Winnipeg Police Service increases community outreach

New initiative aims to build trust and improve relationships

The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is launching a new community outreach initiative aimed at building trust and improving relationships with the people it serves. The initiative, called "Community Connect," will see officers spending more time in neighborhoods, attending community events, and working with local organizations.

The initiative includes several key components:

Increased foot patrols

Officers will be assigned to specific neighborhoods and will be responsible for patrolling those areas on foot. This will allow them to get to know the people who live and work in the area and to identify any issues that need to be addressed.

Community meetings

Officers will hold regular meetings with community members to discuss crime trends, safety concerns, and other issues. These meetings will provide a forum for people to voice their concerns and to work with the police to find solutions.

School programs

Officers will visit schools to talk to students about crime prevention, safety, and the role of the police. These programs will help to build positive relationships between the police and the youth in the community.

The WPS is hopeful that the Community Connect initiative will help to build trust and improve relationships with the people it serves

The WPS is hopeful that the Community Connect initiative will help to build trust and improve relationships with the people it serves. The initiative is part of the WPS's commitment to community policing, which is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of building partnerships with the community. The WPS believes that by working together with the community, it can create a safer and more livable city for everyone.

The initiative has been met with positive feedback from community members

The Community Connect initiative has been met with positive feedback from community members. Many people have said that they are happy to see the police taking a more proactive approach to community outreach. They believe that the initiative will help to build trust and improve relationships between the police and the people they serve.

It is hoped that the initiative will help to reduce crime and make the community a safer place for everyone

The WPS is hopeful that the Community Connect initiative will help to reduce crime and make the community a safer place for everyone. The initiative is part of the WPS's commitment to community policing, which has been shown to be effective in reducing crime and improving public safety.