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This method of policing in- volves officers becoming more visible and more involved in the community including liaising with the schools and bicycle and foot patrols. Durham Police Chief Trevor McCagherty was guest speaker for a dinner last week of the Port Perry Rotary Club. The chief told members that Durham Regional Police are being forced to do more with less as a result of government-imposed cuts. See story. The force has already been hit hard by downsizing and more is expected to take place. According to the chief, the staff complement of 591 officers will be shaved by 45 by October 1,1994. Although a number of super- visory positions will be affected, the constabulary ranks will feel the brunt of the cuts. "The challenge for usis how to refocus and view this as an op- portunity and not a setback," he said. "There is no more money, we must find better ways to do things." But while, he is not set to push the panic button, he is call- ing on Durham residents to adapt to the changes in policing. "The downsizing will not, in any way, reduce the ability to He also called on the commu- nity to become involved in the direction of policing by providng input. "In Durham, we are absolute- ly blessed. We have tremendous publicsupport for our police," he said. "I'm committed to provid- ing the best for your safety." But the irony of the cutback situation is that the chief con- templates a demand for officers in three to four years time as the . numbers thin out. "I see in three to four years time, excellent opportunities in policing," he said. Despite looking for ways to save money, Chief McCagherty reiterated that stations includ- ing Port Perry, would not be closed. Earlier this year, a confiden- tial report was leaked to the A) Courtney: Elevation A from $139,900. WELCOME HOME!! Huge, 60' fully serviced lots. "$124,900 om selected lots Visit our site today. 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