Regina police say engagement and enforcement policy working in downtown neighbourhoods [Video]

Regina’s police service is saying the second phase of a community outreach program has yielded some impressive results in Regina’s core neighbourhoods.

Thursday, Aug. 15 saw the Regina Police Service (RPS) run its second “All Out Progressive Policing Initiative: Engagement and Enforcement” in North Central and other downtown neighbourhoods.

Over 100 officers took part in the operation which included spending time engaging with residents and business owners to gain a better understanding of community concerns.

A total of 76 business owners were interviewed. Eighty three residents were interviewed at their homes while 212 interviews were conducted on the street – while police also conducted 20 contact interviews.

More than 50 examples of graffiti and gang tagging were identified by officers.