Mayor Walt Cobb is hoping the city’s latest shooting incident will emphasize the city’s need for outside help.
“When we were at UBCM in September we told the Attorney General’s office we need a three-person SWAT team or something here to basically deal with prolific offenders,” Cobb said.
“Whether they are undercover or however it works, we have to get to the bottom of it and make it less lucrative for these guys.”
Some time in January staff from the Ministry of Justice are scheduled to come back to the lakecity for a follow-up meeting to the one that was held here at the end of November where it was determined that agencies, whether mental health, social services, Crown Counsel or RCMP need to work together to deal with prolific offender management.
Cobb said he also plans to meet with the RCMP this week to see what kind of pressures he can put on the powers that be to help the community.
“I think it’s a power struggle with a few thugs trying to get a foothold so hopefully if we get some kind of assistance here so we can get to the bottom of it.”
Cobb said on a personal level he was disappointed and disgusted about the shootings.
“What a way to start out 2016.”