The Saugeen Shores Police Service is receiving a $74,850 grant to buy an unmarked police utility vehicle.
The money is part of $1.5 million pledged by the province to help police fight human trafficking, disrupt outlaw motorcycle gang activity, support victims and address mental health issues in their communities.
Saugeen Shores will also be able to purchase an automated licence plate recognition system to assist officers in gathering intelligence related to vehicles and registered owners
The funding is administered through the Civil Remedies Grant Program, which receives funding from the forfeiture of proceeds and instruments of unlawful activity. The grant program supports initiatives that help victims and keep communities safe.
This year, 17 police services across Ontario will receive funding through the program for 21 projects.
"The people of Ontario rely on our dedicated police officers to keep communities safe," said Attorney General Caroline Mulroney. "These grants will give police access to new technologies and training to better protect communities and support victims."
