Having observed first-hand the manipulation of detachment crime statistics to fit a predetermined outcome, this article is of particular interest.
"With crime and social disorder seemingly on the rise in the Harbour City, a Nanaimo RCMP officer says some decisions within their own detachment are partially to blame.
An RCMP member whose identity CHEK is keeping anonymous sent an email detailing upper management’s decision to shut down the Projects Unit and Street Crimes Unit, which monitored prolific offenders and arrested them when they reoffended. The message also addresses the closure of what the member says was a highly successful bait car program."
"The owner of a popular downtown cafe said she certainly believes the RCMP’s resources could be used better than they are currently.
Amanda Scott said this past Monday The Vault Cafe suffered its fifth broken window in five weeks, with one leading to a lengthy break-in and theft.
“For a whole hour, in-out in-out and no one noticed, not one police officer, not one of the security guards that patrol the area,” said Scott.
“I know firsthand that members of Nanaimo RCMP detachment are at a loss as to the rationale behind these decisions,” they said. “The closure of these units had a direct result with the increase of crime here. The increase in crime is not random and it is not out of the blue. It is a direct result of the closure of these units.”
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"The officer also said Nanaimo has many prolific offenders and to not monitor them is essentially giving them free reign as General Duty Police officers are just not able to give them the attention these offenders require and need."