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Police Visibility, Non-Vehicle
Patrols and Seasonal Policing
Our key police visibility and community rela-
tions initiatives were:
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Non-vehicle patrols (foot/bike/boat/ATV)
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Seasonal policing enforcement and
education
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Road safety and traffic enforcement;
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Auxiliary Constable recruitment and train-
ing
Third Annual Chilliwack RCMP “Stuff The
Cruiser Event”
The Third Annual Chilliwack RCMP “Stuff the
Cruiser” Event was again a huge
success with the generous help from the
community. Several police officers
volunteered their time and were onsite at
three Overwaitea Foods locations throughout
Chilliwack.
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.
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.
Organized Crime and Drugs
Several charges were recommended in
connection with marijuana 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 assistace from By-law
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.
2011
Highlights
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19% reduction in
residential break
and enters
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11% reduction in
auto theft
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Chilliwack Com-
munity Policing
Society saw over
2,800 hours of
volunteer time
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Auxiliary policing
program has 34
active volunteers
who volunteered
over 5,340 hours
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UFVRD RCMP
“Stuff the Cruiser”
Event collected
$4,179 in cash
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donations and
3260 pounds of
food
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First Nations
Police Unit con-
ducted over 25
boat patrols on
the Fraser River
Community Policing
2011 City of Chilliwack Annual Report
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