Community involvement – something new?

Osoyoos Mounties will be knocking on doors and checking them twice in a bid to curb break and enters to commercial businesses.

The detachment’s Business Watch program will involve members conducting foot patrols in the downtown core.

“During these patrols, members will check business doors to ensure they are locked and secure,” said Cpl Jason Bayda in an email release.

“If a security concern is noted, the member will follow up with the business the following day. The members will leave a card at the business to indicate the premise has been checked.”

The idea came along with Cst. Sheldon Herman, who recently transferred into the Osoyoos detachment from Kelowna. Cpl. Bayda supported the initiative and has encouraged his members to conduct these patrols whenever time permits.

Cpl. Bayda will also be engaging Citizens on Patrol volunteers and requesting they also take part in this initiative