The Yellowknife RCMP has announced they will be increasing police presence in the City as evacuations continue.
According to a release, the RCMP have deployed additional uniformed police officers who will be responding to calls for service, conducting neighbourhood patrols, and providing assistance to the on-going evacuation.
Officials say the increased police presence will remain in effect for as long as it is safe to do so, with a major focus for police coming in the form of patrols to prevent of theft or break-ins to residences and businesses that have been vacated.
