Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have had the Department of Justice speak with the RCMP for further detail after the issue was brought up by the Members yesterday. I am informed that a forensic identification position will move out of Inuvik, likely to Yellowknife. This is an under-utilized position in Inuvik dealing with crime scene investigation, blood splatters, criminal sketches, et cetera. Also the two general investigation positions, in other words, plain clothes detectives, will move out of Inuvik as well as a position out of Hay River. These positions, again, are deemed under-utilized in these communities and will still give services to the outlying communities from a more central location. I am also informed that, in addition, in Inuvik, two vacancies that have been vacant for some time, will remain unfilled until the RCMP budget is brought in line. The important point here is that the number of uniformed officers or officers that deal directly with the police will not be reduced in the Inuvik region because of these minor internal reorganization measures. Thank you.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 397-13(5): Rcmp Services In Inuvik
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 397-13(5): Rcmp Services In Inuvik
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 19th, 1998
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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