Crime is spiking in this N.L. region, but the RCMP's pleas are getting a cool response from the province

Insp. David Ossinger is the officer in charge of RCMP police operations in Newfoundland from Lewisporte to St. John’s. He confirmed this week that the force is asking for additional funding from the provincial government so it can bolster policing services in Conception Bay North. (Terry Roberts/CBC)

The RCMP is asking the Newfoundland and Labrador government for additional help to bolster its law enforcement efforts in Conception Bay North following a surge last year in crime and mental health-related calls.

But government leaders are giving a frosty response.

RCMP Insp. David Ossinger told CBC News this week there’s a need for more police