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May 11, 2009

The following statement was issued by the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. It was also read in the House of Assembly:

National Police Week in Newfoundland and Labrador Recognized

I rise today to recognize National Police Week in Canada May 10 � 16 and acknowledge the efforts of the dedicated members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Throughout the country people will celebrate the efforts of police officers who work tirelessly each day to serve and protect the people of Canada. Being a police officer is no easy job and I believe National Police Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognize their work. While police officers do not ask for such recognition it is certainly deserved.

Throughout this week numerous activities will take place in which both police forces in our province will engage the community. Breakfasts are happening at local schools, such as Wednesday at Bishop Field, floor hockey and basketball games are taking place between police officers, students and teachers, many RCMP detachments throughout the province will be available for tours and a tour of RNC Headquarters is available Friday in Corner Brook.

The Williams Government has made policing a priority of its administration. Budget 2008 allocated $9 million toward the redevelopment of RNC headquarters located at Fort Townsend in St. John�s. As well, we provided $1.5 million for the purchase of living quarters for newly stationed officers in Labrador West.

Since 2003 there are 138 new police officers. Many of these officers have been designated to tackle issues of concern such as illegal drugs and child exploitation. During this period the combined budget for both police forces has grown by over $36 million for a total now surpassing $100 million. We are proud to have rejuvenated policing in Newfoundland and Labrador.

May 15 is internationally recognized as Peace Officers� Memorial Day and remembers those who have fallen in the line of duty. Again this year I will have the honour of representing the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at a ceremony which takes place at 11:00 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church located on Aldershot Street in St. John�s. During this service we will honour the officers who have lost their lives in the course of duty in this province.

I encourage all residents of Newfoundland and Labrador to participate in National Police Week activities taking place at local policing detachments or other venues in their community. As well, I would like to congratulate members of both forces who have worked hard to develop an informative and engaging police week and indeed, I would further extend my thanks to all members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary for their dedicated work throughout the year.

2009 05 11                                               1:45 p.m.
 


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