BATTLEFORDS – The Battlefords RCMP and Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) joined Alberta Citizens on Patrol Association (ACOPA) for a week-long conference in Lloydminster, Alta.
A member of Battlefords Detachment Crime Prevention/Victim Services unit, along with five members of the Battlefords COPP group attended to the ACOPA conference that wrapped up on Oct. 15. The conference included intensive patrol training workshop.
“It is anticipated that this training will greatly improve Battlefords COPP members skills and abilities in regards to observational skills, reporting documentation and knowledge in regards to current crime trends,” said Saskatchewan RCMP in a media release.
“There was also significant information shared with attendees in regards to how COPP patrollers can recognize people that may be dealing with mental health issues that require assistance and how and when to report concerns in this regard.”
Battlefords RCMP also responded to 545 calls for service during this time period and encourages anyone with information on any incident of concern and/or criminal matter to call the North Battleford RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS-8477.
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