Over $20,000 for three pairs of night-vision goggles to help drug investigators with surveillance during low-light conditions Over $86,000 for a SkyRanger drone that will be used for traffic accident and crime scene investigations, search and rescues, disaster scenes, police pursuits and surveillance during high-risk incidents “These significant investments will enhance public safety in Brandon and the surrounding regions by equipping police with the tools they need to stay safe and do their jobs more effectively,” said Justice Minister Cliff Cullen in a news release. The province announced Friday it will be giving more than $130,000 to Brandon police through Manitoba Justice’s criminal property forfeiture fund. The Brandon Police Service will soon be using a drone, night-vision goggles and gas masks to help keep officers and the community safe.
