The Grande Prairie RCMP will see two new faces on the force at the beginning of the week.
The RCMP is set to integrate the first two police officers assigned to work for the RCMP by the new Grande Prairie Police Service, marking what the GPPS calls the latest step in the city’s multi-year transition towards its municipal police service.
According to the GPPS, on July 8th, two constables will be integrated into the existing teams at the Grande Prairie RCMP, which GPPS officials say reflects the continued partnership between the two agencies during the transition.
“Regardless of the uniform, all of the officers at the detachment are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the citizens we serve,” Grande Prairie RCMP Superintendent Lee Brachmann says. “Ensuring public safety is non-negotiable, and this move underscores our shared commitment to a safe and seamless transition,” GPPS Chief Dwayne Lakusta adds.
Recently, the first GPPS experienced officer class of five began operating in the city and received “extra training” to foster a sense of community connection and allow them to become familiar with RCMP policies to ensure a consistent approach to policing the city.
During the integration of the new officers, residents are reminded that the process to follow during an emergency remains the same, being a 9-1-1 call, and non-emergency reports going through the RCMP’s line at 780-830-5700.
