M.L. councillors look to North Battleford for crime strategy advice
As a means of moving Meadow Lake’s crime and community safety strategy forward, three city councillors recently North Battleford to learn new options.
Kim Chiverton, Tom Harrison, and Glen Winkler recently met with Herb Sutton, North Battleford’s Community Safety Coordinator and RCMP liaison, to gain some insight on the initiatives the city is running to help reduce crime. Sutton has been working in this role for the last five years.
The overarching subjects throughout discussion included community engagement, addressing underlying issues like homelessness and complex families, and various programs, like Eyes that Care which assist with crime reduction.
Chiverton is also a member of Meadow Lake’s Citizens on Patrol Program, and has worked in the past to recruit members. He said the meeting was very fruitful, as Hutton was forthcoming with a great deal of insight.