Policing is taking on a new look in Kenora.
Yesterday, OPP Detachment Commander Dave Lucas held a public consultation.
Lucas says controlling situations is no longer about using hand cuffs and force, but instead partnering with community agencies and dissecting the root causes of crime.
He says that substance abuse is the leading cause of crime in the community.
Since 2010 when the Kenora OPP made their current strategy plan they have seen an annual decline in calls for service.