The Tk’emlups Rural Detachment submitted the “Sun Peaks Enhanced Policing Report” to their district headquarters in anticipation of the upcoming winter season. This is requested annually for additional budget to provide increased police service for Sun Peaks’ busier times.
“The approved budget fluctuates a little bit, but basically they know how much they need to provide the services,” said Rob Bremner, chief administrative officer of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.
Scheduled patrols began on Saturday, Nov. 21 to coincide with opening weekend and included both a day and evening shift. The police presence marked the beginning of approximately 20 enhanced patrols scheduled until April 2016.
The majority of the patrols will take place on Saturday and Sunday during peak ski times to deter thefts, as well adding a new Friday and Saturday night shift to conduct more bar patrols and check stops. Police priorities during this initiative include police visibility and presence, crime prevention, public contact and interaction, impaired driving interdiction, road safety and ensuring a safe, comfortable community.
Police responded to nine calls to Sun Peaks in October, out of 306 calls in the entire detachment area, with no noted trends.
On Oct. 5 police responded to a head on collision on Sun Peaks Road. One person was transported by BC Ambulance to hospital with minor injuries and both vehicles sustained heavy front end damage. The other driver was issued a traffic violation ticket for crossing double solid lines.
On Oct. 11 police were notified of extensive damage to the green of the tenth hole on the Sun Peaks Golf Course. Despite circulating the suspected vehicle description there were no leads.
Police attended a structural fire on Oct. 23 along with Sun Peaks Fire and Rescue. A “roman candle” firework found near the blaze was handed over to police however, it couldn’t be concluded it was the source of ignition. Nothing was found to suggest arson.
Several items were stolen from a construction site on Lookout Ridge Place on Nov. 17, including a gas powered compressor and two generators. The items totaled around $6,000. People with possible information are encouraged to call Kamloops Rural RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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