Hot off the press – pictures from a forum put on by the Town of Oliver and the RCMP.

Keynote speaker – Superintendent Kevin Hewco – regional commander. Hosted by Mayor Ron Hovanes.

A visual and audio presentation of police crime stats for the Oliver area in last five years and a recent spike in thefts and break-ins by prolific offenders.

A number of questions from the audience following the presentation dealt with specific cases where the public felt let down by a lack of communication or quick action.