Central Saanich Police Services has received $75,000 from the Province to support reactive and proactive enforcement initiatives, as well as training and knowledge sharing related to combatting organized crime activity in Central Saanich. 

“This funding support has allowed us to enhance our intelligence capabilities through the hiring of a dedicated crime analyst who has provided significant support both proactively and responding to new organized crime investigations.“ said Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor. “This initiative makes it possible for us to enhance our training capabilities related to organized crime and gang investigations, establish important networks and relationships with subject matter experts and assist us as we strive to keep our community safe.” 

The Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence initiative is continuing to take action to keep people and communities safe through new initiatives that help to combat gangs, fight organized crime, and stop criminals from bringing violence and toxic drugs into communities. 

 Read the full release here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PSSG0040-000714