Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would say that probably in all cases if the RCMP member has left, there is little way of having an accurate picture, whether or not crime has gone up in that particular community. Crime statistics is something that, I guess, could be influenced by several factors, such as who reports the acts, what is reported and the monitoring, whether the department knows if crime levels or statistics go up in particular communities when the RCMP moves out of town. I guess the short answer is we do not know.
Goo Arlooktoo on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 17th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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