Policing Costs on the Rise

Debate over policing in Northwestern Ontario has always been a hot topic and now Fort Frances is getting involved.

Concerns are being raised about the rising costs the of OPP service in the border community.

Councillor Rick Wiedenhoeft says the cost to contract police services has risen 19-percent over the past 4-years and could go higher with a recent wage settlement for officers.

The Kenora Detachment of the OPP is expected to present its 2011 budget forecast to the Police

Services Board this morning.