Several Sask. communities considering Citizens on Patrol program to help deter crime
It’s no secret that crime rates continue to trend upwards across Saskatchewan.
It’s gotten to the point that some communities have started discussing whether or not to set up a Citizens on Patrol Program (COP).
“It’s not a surprise to me… frankly, it’s very encouraging that we’re seeing people trying to step forward and do more towards crime prevention,” said Doug Fehr, a Saskatchewan representative for Canadian Citizens on Patrol.
These programs are intended to help the local law enforcement agency, whether that be the RCMP or a city police force. This does not mean volunteers will work the front line. Rather, they’ll provide officers with any information that can help them in an investigation or prevent crime from happening.