The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, His Worship Dave Aker, Mayor of Mount Pearl, and Pat Roche, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief of Police, today issued the following statement:

“Crime prevention is most effective when it involves a holistic, community-based approach including multiple sectors, in addition to police enforcement and justice measures. Collaborative partnerships across multiple agencies can improve access to programs and supports, improve communications between agencies, and lead to more effective and efficient services and improved safety and security.

In a concerted effort to address the public safety concerns of the residents of Mount Pearl, the Provincial Government, the City of Mount Pearl and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary have committed to working together to develop a community safety plan and a situation table for the City of Mount Pearl. Community safety plans and situation tables support collaborative, community-based approaches to crime prevention.

A commitment has also been made to consult with various community stakeholders to identify and provide guidance on the development of related public safety initiatives. Residents are also encouraged to contact the police and report any suspicious activity that they see.

We are committed to ensuring the residents of Mount Pearl that their safety is of the utmost importance.”

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