Ontario Protecting Kawartha Lakes Against Gun and Gang Violence

Kawartha Lakes — The Ontario government is investing $28, 902 to help the Kawartha Lakes Police Service expand its video surveillance program and better protect the community against gun and gang violence.  

The funding is being delivered through the Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Grant Program and can be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or enhance current technology and install new or additional CCTV surveillance cameras in areas where gun and gang violence, illegal drug activity and human trafficking are prevalent.

“With enhanced CCTV systems, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service will be better equipped to serve and protect the people of Kawartha Lakes” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. “Initiatives like this help police services identify and address criminal activity to ensure our communities and loved ones are safe”.

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is one of 24 police services across the province receiving funding with more than $2.8 million being allocated through the 2023-24 CCTV Grant program.

“Our government is taking action to keep Ontarians safe,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “CCTV surveillance systems are an important part of local police work to detect, prevent, and deter criminal activity. The systems also enhance police efforts to investigate crimes and provide evidence necessary to lay charges.”

QUICK FACTS

  • The CCTV Grant was first introduced in 2020. Since that time, the Ontario government has allocated approximately $7.4 million in funding for surveillance systems to police services across the province.
  • The grant funding covers 50 per cent of project costs up to a maximum of $200,000 for each successful project.
  • The Ontario government is investing $163 million to immediately strengthen the province’s efforts to fight crime including combatting bail non-compliance and auto thefts.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

MEDIA CONTACT

William Hume
Legislative Assistant
Office of MPP Laurie Scott
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
(437)-423-8861
william.hume@pc.ola.org

Hunter Kell
Solicitor General’s Office
Hunter.Kell@Ontario.ca