Mr. Chairman, there are always potential situations, whether it's in communities or outside communities, where a crime could be committed, somebody could be hurt, somebody could be lost and we do our best and the RCMP do their best to make sure that that doesn't happen, and we react as quickly as we can to provide service. We're continually trying to enhance our presence. The addition of the dog and handler we think will have benefits that we haven't really maybe anticipated yet in terms of search and rescue. We know that there have been some recent search and rescue issues in the Northwest Territories. We think this dog could be very helpful in that regard. So what I would say to the Member is that we acknowledge and recognize that there are limitations on what we can do. We can't be everywhere. The RCMP can't anticipate every potential crime, but they are doing what they can to work with people to make sure they're a deterrent to crime. I think the more people see them and the more they have a presence, the more likely we are to see that that will be effective. 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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