Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, February 17th, 2012   INTELLIGENCE DIRECTED CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGY-DIVISION 11   Due to the combined efforts of General Patrol members, the Community Support Unit, Foot Patrol Unit, Detectives, with the assistance of the Street Crimes Unit and the Tactical Support Unit, numerous individuals have been arrested in connection with a number of robberies and other serious incidents in the downtown area.   This has been a result of an INTELLIGENCE DIRECTED CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGY and is part of the continued commitment to the Downtown Safety initiative.   This working group looked at a number of factors and determined hotspot(s) within the division, resulting in a coordinated focus in the area using all available resources.   Officers utilized Crimestat, calls for service, complaints, incoming intelligence, and current crime trends when determining the hotspot area.    Members assigned to this prevention strategy met with area residents within the community. Officers walked the beat and patrolled the area in marked police vehicles looking for any suspicious activity, vehicles or potential problem areas.    Overview - between January 17th, 2012 – February 14th, 2012 As a result:   96 individuals were arrested and 163 Provincial Offence Notices were issued These proactive initiatives have led to a number of arrests for strong-arm robberies, drug offences, assaults and breaches of court orders.   Division 11 members are committed to reducing crime and will continue to work to provide a safer community for everyone. The Winnipeg Police Service asks everyone in the downtown area to be vigilant, report any crime that they observe, and assist police in this mutual endeavour.   For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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