ASSINIBOIA — From handing out stickers at local events to visiting classrooms, members of the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment are strengthening community connections one conversation at a time.
Christine Poirier, DSA for the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment, says, “We did partake in the Black Top Hop. Myself and Cst. Iris Madderom (from the Coronach Detachment) were on site with one of our police cruisers for the ‘Touch a Truck’ portion of the event.”
Poirier said they interacted with many curious visitors, both young and old, who took the opportunity to sit in the front and back of the police cruiser, as well as take time to chat with both officers. The duo handed out stickers, tattoos and “build your own police cruiser” models.
“We had a great day and were very happy to see everyone that took in the event.”
Poirier also noted that members of the Assiniboia RCMP Detachment have made school visits to all of the schools in their detachment area since the beginning of September.
“Our members are each assigned a school that they hope to visit at least once a month. Our corporal is currently working on setting up a workshop at the high school, with a schedule soon to be announced,” adds the Assiniboia detachment DSA.
The main focus will be for students; however, there will be a portion of the high school workshop that parents will be encouraged to attend as well.
Poirier also said, “We have had one request for a Remembrance Day ceremony at one of the local schools so far. We hope to be able to participate in a few of the other ceremonies around the area.”
On Halloween, Assiniboia Detachment does its best to have someone out making proactive patrols and being available for trick-or-treaters.
Assiniboia Detachment adds these Halloween safety tips:
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Kids should always let parents go through their candy bag before diving in.
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They should visit houses that are well lit and appear to be partaking in the festivities.
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Wear reflective gear with your costume to make yourself visible to drivers.
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If wearing a mask, lift it and check for cars before crossing the street.
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Cross at an intersection, or if a parent is driving, get out on the passenger side to avoid being in the street.
Public safety is a shared responsibility. Community engagement involves residents and RCMP working together to keep Assiniboia and the surrounding detachment area safe.
