BATTLEFORD — The Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) Q2 report was presented to Battleford town council at their Monday, July 17 council meeting, a report that shows the community organization is expanding its reach in town.
The report noted that COPP patrols have reached just under 12,000 blocks compared to 2022’s Q2, which saw 3760 blocks patrolled.
“Seventeen members have patrolled at least once in 2023, with eight members having patrolled at least 5 times … COPP membership continues to be about 20 with three more in the application queue and two having moved from the community," the report reads.
The report notes that the 2023 calendar year-to-date shows that the organization has patrolled 16,700 blocks compared to 5800 blocks in 2022.
"Members have also collectively invested over 50 hours into member recruitment and awareness at several community events held by partners such as the city, town and RCMP. These include Bike Rodeos, Community Barbecues, Ag Safety Day, Community Garage Sale, Teddy Bear Clinic and Mother’s Day event at Frontier Mall."
The report notes that progress towards a dedicated and marked COPP vehicle is being made with an acquisition timeline now estimated for autumn. The group is hoping that identification vests for their members will be coming soon.
