Police in Fort Hope First Nation say there aren't enough officers to fight high crime. The Reserve says crimes such as arson are out of control so it has declared a state of emergency. Sergeant Jackie George says the community needs patrols 24 hours a day, but there just isn't enough funding. The reserve's chief says people are so afraid of arson, they sleep with a fire extinguisher.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Fort Hope First Nation Update
Police in Fort Hope First Nation say there aren't enough officers to fight high crime. The Reserve says crimes such as arson are out of control so it has declared a state of emergency. Sergeant Jackie George says the community needs patrols 24 hours a day, but there just isn't enough funding. The reserve's chief says people are so afraid of arson, they sleep with a fire extinguisher.
