Second RCMP Reservist Sworn In

Thursday, January 10, 2008 10:59 AM

Prince George, B.C. - There will be another Reserve RCMP officer pounding the pavement in Prince George this year.

Jim Verth, a retired RCMP officer, becomes the second reservist to work in the Prince George Detachment, along with Cst. Terry Fehr.

The two will be working in the downtown core and will be primarily foot patrol.

There are advanatages to using the reservists, in that they are paid on a part time basis, no overtime, no benefits, but have all the powers of a regular RCMP officer and yes, they do carry a gun. That makes it possible for the detachment to have qualified officers on the street at a cost saving.

Superintendant Dahl Chambers administered the swearing in oath of allegiance and oath of office.

Corporal Mimi Mar, the NCO in charge of the Reserve and Auxiliary out of "E" Division in Victoria came to Prince George for the ceremony.

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Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 10:59 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Anastasia on January 10 2008 4:37 PM

sounds great, let's just hope that it helps bring back some saftey to the downtown. and with the saftey comes the people back to support the business.

but I have to wonder if they are going to be pounding the pavement at night as well as during the day? assuming they are going to be down there during the day.

Posted by: thereasonableman on January 11 2008 4:11 AM

Excellent. There has never been any crime prevention tool as effective as a beat cop.

Posted by: Andyfreeze on January 11 2008 9:55 AM

I agree!
Beat cops working a day shift as well as a a night shift, would actually go a long way to cleaning up the downtown area.
Sure,it might drive the lowlifes underground to some extent,but at least it would make their slimey lives a bit more difficult!
And I would think that the eyes on the street would also help to get a good handle on what is really happening first hand,as opposed to reacting AFTER the fact.

Posted by: econ101 on January 13 2008 8:31 AM

Cops need to get off their buts in this town and on their feet.