I will make that commitment. We are looking for a solution. The public safety in all of our communities is paramount. We want to make sure that people aren't living in fear. Obviously, it's very helpful to have RCMP on the ground, and I'm sure that the RCMP feel that it's certainly nice to be wanted. They want to know that they're supported in communities; they want to know that they're welcome in those communities. It's important that when we do have RCMP officers located in communities that communities work very well with them, and the effort has to go both ways because it can tend to be adversarial. But I know the RCMP is doing what they can to make sure that their officers have some cultural training and do what they can to meet community members and be involved in community activities, and I know communities will show the officers the welcome and the respect, as well, and I think that that can go a long way toward making sure that we have effective law enforcement on the ground. I share the Member's concern. We do need to see more officers on the ground. We are trying to increase the number of detachments and I agree with the Member that that is very important. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 20th, 2006
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