Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have raised this issue before, however, it bears repeating, Mr. Speaker. I have raised the issue, on at least two occasions, about the inadequacy of police service in the city of Yellowknife. The government is stretched and it is very difficult to come up with the resources required to provide the level of service which people expect. I should point out that things have escalated in this city to the extent that we have had seven armed robberies over the last few months. I spoke to two business people this morning, Mr. Speaker, and they tell me if they have a break-in in their premise and they phone to get help, it is just not there. This is not because the police do not want to help, but because they are so stretched on other cases they cannot immediately respond to an emergency. I think the government should look at this as a problem that has to be resolved, because many citizens in Yellowknife are becoming concerned for their own personal safety.
Brian Lewis on Inadequacy Of Police Services In Yellowknife
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Inadequacy Of Police Services In Yellowknife
Item 3: Members' Statements
March 23rd, 1993
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
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