The Ontario government is investing in safety upgrades in two local communities.
Provincial Police in Dryden and the Sioux Lookout Police Services Board have received funding to help expand video surveillance systems.
Dryden OPP is getting $70,000, while Sioux Lookout is on the receiving end of $48,000.
The money will be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or enhance current technology, and install new or additional CCTV surveillance cameras in areas where gun an gang violence and correlated crimes, such as drug and human trafficking, are most prevalent.
The funding is part of a $6 million investment across the province over three years.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says, “Our government is proud to deliver on the promise to provide police with the support they need to do their jobs effectively in our communities. By enhancing CCTV systems in Dryden and Sioux Lookout, we are protecting the safety and security of families across the northwest.”
