Officers on patrol in Kelowna (photo courtesy of Kelowna RCMP)
Youth officer program
Police looking to reduce youth crime in Kelowna
Jun 21, 2023 | 1:14 PM
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Kelowna RCMP will launch a youth officer program this summer as part of a national priority of focusing on young people.
Mounties stated there has been concern in the community of increased crime, including violent crimes, by youth in the past several weeks.
To ensure the safety of the public, the RCMP has pledged to launch the program with the aim of decreasing the risk of property crime and increasing the sense of public safety, particularly in the downtown core and in Rutland.
“We have heard from the community that there are concerns surrounding issues of youth violence, crime, and social disorder,” Sgt. Andrew Hunter with the Kelowna RCMP said.
