In the first two weeks of patrolling in the downtown core, the Medicine Hat Police Service uniformed Foot Patrol Unit has recorded:

• 177 citizen contacts
• 74 business contacts
• 22 Provincial tickets
• Four bylaw tickets
• Ten Outstanding warrant arrests
• Two Criminal Code arrests, and
• Issued several warnings.

The Unit was formed to provide an increased police presence in the downtown area and increase the feeling of safety for residents and businesses. Informally, the MHPS has received anecdotal information that the police presence is appreciated and in the short time the Unit has been operational it is making a difference in the area.

Media Contact:
Insp. Brent Secondiak
Operational Services Division
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416