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Seasonal Policing
A high visibility and “zero tolerance”
approach was once again taken to
police our heavily visited seasonal
recreation areas throughout Chilliwack
and surrounding area. Key areas of
focus were the Chilliwack River Valley,
Cultus Lake, the Fraser River, and other
popular seasonal recreational areas.
Combined vehicle, bike, ATV, and foot
patrols were conducted allowing for
greater interaction with the public while
promoting public safety.
Police Visibility, Non-Vehicle
Patrols and Seasonal Policing
Our key police visibility and community
relations initiatives were:
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Non-vehicle patrols (foot/bike/boat/
ATV)
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Seasonal policing enforcement &
education
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Road safety and traffic enforcement
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Auxiliary Constable recruitment and
training
Organized Crime and Drugs
Several charges were recommended
in connection with marihuana grow
operations. The significant number of
charges laid, as a result of the hard work
of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional
Detachment RCMP Crime Reduction Unit,
has had an impact on the street level
drug trade in the Chilliwack area and an
overall impact on organized crime in the
community.
There were several “crack shacks”
dismantled through various means
including door to door knocks from the
police as well with the assistance from
Bylaw officers.
First Nations Policing
Community partnerships have continued
to be maintained and strengthened to
help address crime issues in First Nations
Communities.
The UFVRD RCMP First Nations Police Unit
was selected to conduct a pilot project
for the Aboriginal Shield program. This
program is similar to the DARE program,
but with First Nations content and
involvement.
Road Safety/Traffic
Enforcement
Our traffic services unit continues to be
proactive, concentrating their efforts on
school zones and impaired driving. Traffic
safety is a top priority in the region and
traffic members as well as General Duty
members will continue to ensure safety
on Chilliwack roads.
2012 Highlights
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Chilliwack Community
Policing Society saw over
2000 hours of volunteer time
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Auxiliary policing program
has 25 volunteers who
volunteered over 4759 hours
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UFVRD RCMP “Stuff the
Cruiser” Event collected
$2989 in cash donations and
over 7500 food items
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First Nations Police Unit
conducted over 20 boat
patrols on the Fraser River
community policing
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