(Queen's Park) - Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop today announced Ernie Eves government funding of $39,042.62 from the Ministry of Public Safety and Security for three policing programs in Midland and Penetanguishene.

The Midland Police Services Board received $30,000.00 under the Partners Against Crime (PAC) program that has supported crime prevention and community safety initiatives across the province since its launch in 1997. Projects have ranged from increasing traffic enforcement and fighting e-crime, to reducing auto theft and providing officer training and equipment.

In addition, the Penetanguishene Police Services Board and the Midland Police Services Board respectively received RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) grants of $6,000.00 and $3,042.62. Since 1995, this government has provided $1.2 million in RIDE grants each year to enhance the enforcement capability of police services against drinking-and-driving.

"Community safety has always been a priority for me and for our government," said Dunlop. "Programs like PAC and RIDE give local police services the resources they need to help keep our communities safe and secure."

Contacts:
Garfield Dunlop
(705) 327-4500 (cell)

Julie Kwiecinski
(416) 325-6176