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South Okanagan Photos

Changes at the top

Kevin HewcoRCMP Superintendent Kevin Hewco will leave his post as top cop in the Regional District.

Hewco said Tuesday his last day will be Sept. 19, after 30 years of service to the RCMP.

A process is now underway to find a replacement.  His job : chief of police in Penticton and supervisor or all RCMP forces from Princeton to Osoyoos to Summerland.

For now Staff-Sgt. Kirsten Marshall  ( rural policing supervisor ) will be the acting officer in charge.

Hewco said he is planning to move back to Vancouver Island where he expects to work part-time or volunteer.

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