In
Saint John, it seems we still see our share of car break ins, thefts,
and other crime--however, their frequency is apparently far less now
than in the recent past, according to Police Chief Bill Reid. Reid tells CHSJ News there's been an overall crime reduction of 16%, and in certain areas like robberies that has skyrocketed to 60%. Reid tells CHSJ News the methadone maintenance program has been a huge factor and it's having positive spin-offs for solving crime as well.
Reid says when the police force goes before council to offer a review of its operations in March, intelligence-based policing and the methadone program will be non-negotiables as far as he's concerned.
