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The following statement was issued today by Chris Decker, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. It was also read in the House of Assembly: May 11 - May 15, 1998 is Police Week in Canada. It is a time to forge stronger relationships between police services and the communities they serve. Police week began in 1970 with a collaborative effort between the Ministry of the Solicitor General and its provincial counterparts. On a local level, both the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the RCMP are planning activities throughout the week to recognize the significance of this week. This morning I attended the official opening of the festivities for the RNC. Tomorrow the RCMP will officially launch their activities and on Wednesday a new detachment of the RCMP will be opened in Nain, Labrador. I look forward to joining the RCMP in these two events. I would also like to say, that May 15, Friday of this week is recognized internationally as Peace Officer Memorial Day. I would like to take this opportunity to commend our police forces for the work that they do everyday. But I would also like to highlight the fact that our police forces are extremely active in our communities throughout this province. They build partnerships in the communities throughout the year and this week is an opportunity to acknowledge and focus on that good work. I am pleased today to bring this to the attention of the public and the House and encourage everyone to take part in the activities of Police Week in their own community. 1998 05 11 2:10 p.m.
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