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RCMP Officer Funding
First seen: February 8, 2022
Last seen: February 8, 2022
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February 8, 2022Council
Full RecordingRCMP Statistics - Verbal report from Superintendent Preston, West Shore RCMP
Council supported funding an additional RCMP officer specializing in sexual assault and domestic violence cases starting in November 2022.
"Superintendent Preston noted a significant increase in calls for service in View Royal since 2018, resulting in a higher caseload per officer compared to neighboring municipalities. He requested funding for one additional officer for View Royal, specifically to focus on complex cases like family violence and sexual assault. Council expressed strong support due to the sensitive nature of the work."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the 2022-2026 Financial Plan include funding for one additional officer at the West Shore RCMP detachment commencing November 1, 2022."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the verbal report from Superintendent Preston, West Shore RCMP be received."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers