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Police initiative sees heavier officer presence in Regina's downtown, North Central areas

A Regina police cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Hayatullah Amanat/CTV News) A Regina police cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Hayatullah Amanat/CTV News)
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Those in downtown and North Central Regina will see an increased police presence on Wednesday as the Regina Police Service (RPS) continues a community outreach initiative.

Officers will prioritize interacting with residents and business owners to foster open communication, according to a news release from the RPS.

The goal of the initiative is to create a safer community and build stronger relationships, police said.

The project, called ‘Progressive Policing Initiative: Engagement and Enforcement,’ began in July following the results from a community perceptions survey.

The survey highlighted a need for increased police presence and a need to officers focus on issues like drugs and alcohol.

Results from the most recent initiative will be shared later on, police said.

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