Battlefords RCMP detachment is planning to hold some town hall meetings soon to get some feedback from the public.
At council Monday night, Staff-Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt of the RCMP outlined plans to hold those public meetings.
Dates and times are yet to be finalized but the indication is these will happen in April. The indication at City Hall is that at least one of those meetings would be in North Battleford and others might take place elsewhere in the detachment area. A media release with further details on dates, times and venues is expected soon.
Woolfitt encouraged everyone with interest and ideas that might help with their policing initiatives to come out. It was also an opportunity for individuals to learn more about crime prevention, Rural Crime Watch, Citizens on Patrol activities and other aspects of crime prevention.
Woolfitt said he planned a Powerpoint presentation for those town hall meetings, but the topics would not be confined to that.
The indication from Woolfitt was that it was part of the overall effort of the RCMP detachment to build good relations with surrounding communities, including with the resort communities as well as First Nations.
“Our number one priority as we move forward is community engagement, and building key partnerships with all our stakeholders out there,” said Woolfitt.
