Citizens on Patrol (COP) met for lunch at the Bored Room Bistro on Wednesday, March 12 to recognize members with long-service records.
Midway resident and village councillor Marguerite Rotvold was the longest-serving member in attendance. She was given a certificate and a lapel pin observing her 15 years as a member of the BC Citizens Patrol Network. She was the first member from Midway.
Cpl. Kevin Christensen was on hand to present the awards, which were signed by Caroline Sinclair, executive director of the B.C Crime Prevention Association.
Others recognized with pins and certificates were Wolfgang Schmidt, Wayne and Allisen Sargent (all for 10 years service), Ken and Anne Mathie for seven years, and Paul Brandon and Ron Cooper for three years’ service.
COP in the Boundary began in 1991 when a group formed in Greenwood. The group now meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Sargent is president and secretary, Anne Mathie is the treasurer and Ken Mathie is the captain.
Current membership sits at 11, with the majority of them being from Midway. “We are the eyes and ears of the RCMP,“ said Sargent. The group conducts speed watch, range patrol and vehicle patrols through the communities of the West Boundary, making sure businesses are locked and secure.
More members are always welcome. If you want information about joining, contact Midway RCMP at 250-449-2244. Members must undergo a (free) criminal records check.
