Crime Prevention Strategy

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Not only have homicide rates remained high in Winnipeg for a third straight year, but gun crime has also surged by 27%. The use of knives is not an exception. Violence in our wonderful city must be stopped before it begins. We need to assist the police strategically in addition to using force. To tackle crime in our fantastic city, we need everyone's help. These are the preventative tactics:

• Improve on preventing gang involvement

• Effective resource management

• Collaborate with the stakeholders

• Restructure Winnipeg Police Board

• Address underlying issues

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Improve on preventing gang involvement

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Youth involvement in initiatives that would engage and empower them in our communities needs to be encouraged. This strategy will improve their abilities, motivate them to participate in the community and aid in crime prevention.

The city will request funding from the federal government's $250 million Building Safer Communities Fund to support its youth crime prevention programs and its efforts to reduce gang violence. Key players in our community and the Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF) will contribute to the funds. Our youth must be involved in well-meaning activities that make them feel at home. The following plans are meant to prevent gang involvement:

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(a) Mentoring

(b) Educational resources and training

(c) Creating job opportunities

(d) Recreational programs

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The city will fund leisure initiatives such as Free to Play Soccer.

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Effective resource management

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Give cadets greater opportunities to interact with the police and respond to societal issues. As a result, the police will be able to concentrate more on complicated crime-related matters.

Non-governmental organizations can assist the police and share information instead of deploying police officers to transport people with mental health issues to hospitals. This allows the police to focus on other, harder jobs. 

Encourage the use of speed cameras and reduce police presence in speed zones. As a result, more police officers might be able to participate in a more crucial operation. Furthermore, we shall keep educating people about the importance of observing traffic laws to help the city.

Track progress, evaluate outcomes, analyze crime, and use resources wisely.

Increase the amount of money raised for crime prevention and allocate it appropriately.

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Collaborate with the stakeholders

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Increase foot patrols: I'll collaborate with the Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Police Board to increase the number of foot patrols in a few key city places.

Reduce crime in our wonderful city by working with non-governmental organizations, social enterprises, the local community, and other pertinent organizations.

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Restructuring

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Call for a review of the Winnipeg Police Board so that more stakeholders can contribute to the board's mission and vision.

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Address underlying issues

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• Social issues: Address homelessness, mental health, addictions, and inequality all at once.

• Family: We need to support families in need. Collaborate with the stakeholders in supporting families by preventing a dysfunctional families. This is our great city, and we must do everything within our capacity to make everyone feel at home through active engagement with the key players.

• Poverty: We need to create affordable housing and opportunities. We need to ensure our people can get back on their feet irrespective of their past records.

• Opportunity: More opportunities should be created to keep people busy.

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Addressing these social issues will help us prevent crimes before it starts, thereby saving the city millions of dollars in fighting crimes.

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References

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• Thompson, Sam. (2022, July 13). Gun crime, homicides remain high in Winnipeg, annual police report says. 

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• The root causes of crime. (1996). CS&CPC Statement on the Root Causes of Crime approved in 1996.

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