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Aug 11, 2005

Where are the promised 1,000 officers: Barrett

Dunnville – The violence in Toronto is a good example of how easily things can get out of hand when government does not make community safety a priority.

That according to MPP Toby Barrett, who joins Ontario PC Leader John Tory and Community Safety Critic Garfield Dunlop in demanding action on the Liberal’s promise to put 1,000 new police officers in our communities.
“It’s the responsibility of government to ensure the protection of citizens and keep things under control,” said Barrett. “This government has promised 1,000 new police officers on the streets, at least three different times – we are still waiting.”

Barrett’s comments follow John Tory’s assertions that more officers help to give police the resources they need to keep communities safe.

"We need these officers both to enforce the law and help prevent violence by being involved in community programs involving young people,” said Tory. “One of the best deterrents to crime is the presence of a police officer in the community."

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For more information please contact MPP Toby Barrett at: 519-428-0446, 416-325-8404 or 1-800-903-8629