Ontario Investing in CCTV to Keep Kenora Safe

KENORA — The Ontario government is investing $51,850 to help Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) expand its video surveillance systems and better protect the community against crime and the threat of gun and gang violence.  

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is being delivered through the Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Grant Program and can be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or enhance current technology, and install new or additional CCTV surveillance cameras in areas where gun and gang violence and correlated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

“Our government is taking real, meaningful steps to enhance public safety across the Northwest,” said Greg Rickford, Member of Provincial Parliament for Kenora–Rainy River. “This investment of nearly $52,000 in Kenora OPP’s CCTV infrastructure builds on the work we’ve done in communities like Dryden and Sioux Lookout, and with the Treaty 3 Police Services. Whether it’s tackling drug trafficking, organized crime, or supporting frontline policing, we’re delivering resources where they’re needed most to keep our families and streets safe.”

“CCTV surveillance systems are an important part of local police work to detect, prevent and deter criminal activity, especially in areas of gun and gang violence and other serious crimes,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “Through this grant program, our government led by Premier Ford is ensuring police services have the tools and resources they need to help protect their communities and keep Ontarians safe.”

Launched in August 2020, the Ontario CCTV Grant program is part of Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy. The funding being provided to the Kenora OPP supports one of 14 projects across the province, for a total investment of $2 million for 2024-2025.

QUICK FACTS

  • Previous Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Grant Program recipients in Kenora–Rainy River include Treaty Three Police Service ($55,000 in 2023-24), Dryden OPP ($70,000 in 2022-23), Sioux Lookout Police Services Board ($48,000 in 2022-23).
  • The grant funding covers 50 per cent of project costs up to a maximum of $300,000 for each successful project.

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