The Kelowna RCMP Community Safety Unit has 2 more frontline officers patrolling the downtown core of Kelowna.
Kelowna RCMP are introducing Cst. Mike GAUTHIER and Cst. Sam BOUTIN as the newest reinforcements to join the team as they take to the streets of Kelowna to ensure the downtown businesses and residents are connected and have frontline officers to liaise with.
The downtown foot patrol unit is a newly developed program with hopes that our downtown businesses and community residents know they have a pair of dedicated members who are looking out for them and available to assist with enforcement, problem solving and community safety through crime prevention.
“I am a huge proponent of Crime Prevention through education and strong Community Policing” States Cst. Mike GAUTHIER “I too live in this community and want to see people living and working in a happy and safe environment. My personal goal is to further bridge the communication between police and our local businesses to strengthen our working relationship and reduce crime. Only together can we achieve this common goal, so please don't hesitate to say hi and chat.”
“When I heard the Detachment was developing a downtown foot patrol unit, I told them I was very interested as I could see how productive it would be on so many levels to have that face to face interaction with the public.” States Cst. Sam Boutin “Not only are we able to engage with the downtown business owners, but we can assist other clients in need by connecting them to support services and other intervention programs. Ultimately we hope our presence will reduce the calls for service and prevent crime in our downtown community.”