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RCMP values its auxiliary
constables |
FRANK MCTIGHE
MACLEOD GAZETTE EDITOR |
Two long-serving
auxiliary constables were honoured Thursday by the RCMP. Werner
Dressler and Mark Adams received certificates of appreciation
from Supt. Peter Clark, district commander of the RCMP in
southern Alberta. “Our detachments are very much dependent on
the people in the communities that we serve,” Clark said. “We
can’t do it alone.” Auxiliary constables are unpaid volunteers
trained and authorized to accompany the RCMP on patrols.
Through the program started in 1963, auxiliary constables wear
uniforms but do not carry guns.
“One of the biggest resources you have when you come to a new
detachment is the auxiliary constables,” Clark said.
Clark said the auxiliary constables are familiar with both the
community in which they serve and the people.
“Quite often we have young members who appreciate their friendship
and being introduced around the towns,” Clark said. “Fellows
like this are obviously a big part of the detachment.”
In addition to providing the benefit of their connection to a
community, auxiliary constables provide other benefits to the
RCMP.
“They provide the second person in the car,” Clark said. “When you
get two people who have training and they work together, you
have four hands, four eyes and two brains working for you.”
Having two people in uniform report to a complaint also provides
strength in numbers.
“Having two people show up can prevent a situation from escalating
and diffuse it quicker,” Clark said.
Clark expressed his appreciation to Dressler, Adams and other
auxiliary constables serving the Fort Macleod detachment.
“They are a big assistance to us,” Clark said. |
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Fort Macleod RCMP
auxiliary constables Werner Dressler and Mark Adams visit with
RCMP Insp. Peter Clark. Clark presented certificates of
appreciation Thursday to the two auxiliary constables |
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