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MPI sponsors grassroots crime prevention program


October 20, 2011   by Canadian Underwriter


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The Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP), a crime prevention program sponsored by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), has expanded to include 66 active groups and 1,800 COPP volunteers dedicated to reducing crime within their communities and neighbourhoods.

COPP is a grassroots program specifically designed to serve as a highly visible crime deterrent. This crime-prevention and education program provides additional eyes and ears for the local police agencies.

COPP groups have participated in initiatives such as speed-reader board monitoring, auto crime vehicle audits, patrolling at school crossing zones, identifying impaired drivers on the road and conducting seatbelt and cell phone use surveys in conjunction with the RCMP.

MPI provides funding and co-ordination of the program in co-operation with Manitoba Justice, Manitoba Housing, the Winnipeg Police Service, the RCMP, the Brandon Police Service and other municipal police services.


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