THE BATTLEFORDS — Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) presented patroller Don Elliot with a ceremonial medal at their recent monthly meeting in recognition of him surpassing 100 volunteer patrols.
COPP is a non-profit, volunteer crime prevention organization whose vision is to support crime-free communities where everyone feels safe and secure. COPP works closely with the RCMP, Community and Public Safety Officers within the Battlefords in being another set of eyes and ears for crime prevention. The main activity is conducting vehicular patrols within the Battlefords and reporting suspicious activity directly to the RCMP or CSOs.
COPP also operate a secure, confidential security camera registry whereby property owners may register information about their outdoor security cameras for more efficient use by protective services within the Battlefords.
What’s remarkable about Elliot’s achievement in surpassing 100 patrols is that he also volunteers large amounts of time with other groups such as Battlefords Search and Rescue, Northwest Hockey Development Association, the Dekker Centre and the Western Development Museum, while working part-time.
