Manitoba the only province without this resource
The province has pledged about $1.7 million to buy a centralized dispatch service, and additional safety gear for conservation officers.
“These investments will provide better equipment and technology so our officers can effectively and safely work in rural and remote areas of the province,” Greg Nesbitt, minister of natural resources and northern development, said in a release Thursday.
The cash will support the purchase of new protective clothing, safety equipment, tactical tools and communications technology, such as radios and cellphone boosters, the province said.
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It will also add a centralized dispatch communication system. Manitoba is the only province without such a service for its conservation officers, the release said.
A central communications service will improve co-ordination, field communication, and support for rural police and emergency services, the province added.
In November, the Manitoba government promised $300,000 towards new equipment and services to enhance enforcement of illegal night hunting and other unsafe hunting activities. This included a contract with Taiga Air Services Ltd., for a dedicated helicopter service.
The province also added 11 new unmarked patrol vehicles to the Manitoba Conservation Officer Service fleet.
