(Photo: RCMP)
A new partnership for RCMP will see volunteers assist in crime prevention.
They are working with the Codiac Regional Citizens on Patrol Association which is a non-profit group created by the community.
“This is a new crime prevention initiative that is community based where volunteers will help by being the eyes and ears in the community and report what they see and hear to police,” says Eric Larose, manager of Codiac RCMP Community Policing Unit. “Their role is not to intervene or attempt to stop a crime in process but report it to Codiac RCMP or in an emergency call 911.”
Six volunteers began patrolling the Old West end yesterday in the cars, on foot or cycling.
They can be identified by their highly visible vests, and will use an App to track their patrol route and to submit reports on what they have observed.
Their hope is to expand the program to other neighbourhoods, depending on interest an number of volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Codiac Regional Citizens on Patrol Association at Crcopa.info@gmail.com for more information.
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