"The Central East division will use the UTV to respond quickly to drug use and crime in rural areas, as well as downtown in trails, parks and areas near railway corridors."
"Officers are looking to restore community confidence in downtown Oshawa, where residents and business owners have been complaining about crime, including open drug use and property crimes."
"Between 20 and 30 officers will initially be on the ground to connect with community members, which will then be dialed back to a team of 10 officers."
"Supt. James Lamothe said he recognizes issues such as drug use are complex problems that can't be fixed overnight, but police will treat the acute issues that directly affect residents."
Durham police are introducing a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) to enhance their response to crime in downtown Oshawa and rural areas. The UTV will serve as a visible deterrent against drug use and crime, complementing an existing fleet of bicycles and patrol vehicles. An education and enforcement initiative will run until September to address community concerns about crime, including drug trafficking and property crimes. Police aim to restore community confidence by engaging with residents and business owners, acknowledging the complexity of these issues.
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