Vernon RCMP Picking Up Needles

By Tom Mark

Aug 21, 2018 | 11:59 AM

Picture: Vernon-North Okanagan Facebook

You may see RCMP officers and others in the downtown core over the next hour or so rummaging around bushes and buildings.

They’re involved in a used needle pickup program the Upper Room Mission is starting.

RCMP Constable Kelly Brett and Superintendent Shawna Baher posted a video on the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP’s Facebook page to talk about it and send a message.

“We’re looking forward to being a part of these initiatives. But we wanted to tell everybody there’s a challenge coming. Stay tuned. We are looking forward to being a part of the community and cleaning up the downtown core to make this a safer place for everybody to be. Stay tuned.”