Despite enthusiasm to develop a memorial for fallen Niagara Regional Police officers, police services board members weren’t prepared to give the proposal a green light without knowing how much it will cost.

Board member Jen Lawson said plans for a memorial were discussed a few years ago, and she’s “glad to see that it’s coming forward and recognizing those that are affected by it.”

“I’m just glad to see that this initiative is actually coming forward, especially before the end of my term here,” she said at Thursday’s board meeting. “I understand that it’s a very sensitive topic. Lots of people are involved in it and I’m just glad to see that it’s actually come to fruition.”

Board member Tara McKendrik echoed Lawson, adding “it’s good to see it come to fruition with all the complexities

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