RCMP Camrose Detachment

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1 RCMP 1 RCMP Camrose Detachment Servicing the Camrose County which includes: Armena, Bittern Lake, Bawlf, Duhamel, Hay Lakes, Kelsey, Kingman, New Norway, Ohaton, Rosalind, Round Hill, Miquelon Lake Provincial Park and Dried Meat Lake CST.T.CLEVELAND, CPL.B.PHILIPP, CST.L.LEROUX AND CST.T.KENYON Our Office Key to the operation of any Detachment is the support staff. Lois and Jaimy perform many duties and assist clients every Monday Friday from 8AM-4PM. The office is closed on weekends and Statutory Holidays. Cst. Trent KENYON Cst. Kenyon is a nine year Constable with nearly three years of service at the Camrose Detachment. He sits on the Camrose & District Victim Services Board and volunteers for fundrasiers in and around the Camrose area. Cst. Kenyon lives in the Camrose County and is the Liaison for the Kingman Cornerstone Christian School. Cst. Trent CLEVELAND Cst. Cleveland is a five year member with 2 years of service at the Camrose Detachment. He is originally from the Camrose area and enjoys teaching DARE at the New Norway School. Cst. Cleveland is involved in the community and coaches basketball and other sports activities. Cpl. Beth PHILIPP Cpl. Philipp is the Commander of the Camrose Detachment. She is a ten year member with a varied policing background. Cpl. Philipp has experience in Serious Crimes as well as General Duty Policing. She enjoys the small town aspect of rural policing. Cst. Louis LEROUX Cst. Leroux is an eight year member and has been with the Camrose Detachment since He looks after the Auxiliery Constable Program and is in charge of the Guards and Matrons in the Camrose Office. Due to his strong leadership skills, he is often called upon to act as the Commander in Cpl. Philipp s absence. Cst. James JONES We welcome our newest member, Cst. JONES. He was recently transfered from Chiliwack, B.C. where he worked with the Crime Reduction Unit in the Drug Section. He is a 6 year member with the RCMP with 15 years of experience in the Military. Cst. Jones is coaching the Camrose Bantam A Warriors hockey team.

2 COMMUNITY POLICING Issue 1 2 Cst. Cleveland is the D.A.R.E instructor at the New Norway School. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program seeks to prevent the use of drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior. This is the New Norway D.A.R.E class on April 24, Cpl. Philipp and Camrose Police Service Chief Kambeitz are shown volunteering at the Camrose McDonalds Restaurant supporting McHappy Days. Funds are raised for the Ronald McDonald Houses and other local children s charities across Canada The RCMP Drag Race car made an appearance at the 56th annual Camrose Jay Walkers Jamboree. The Festival took place in downtown Camrose on June 1 & 2, Cst. Jones and Cst. Kenyon are shown marching in the New Norway Pancake Breakfast and Parade on June 15, This is an annual event put on by the New Norway volunteer Fire Department.

3 Fitness, Fun & Staying Involved Issue 1 3 On March 16, 2013, Cst. Kenyon and Cst. Cleveland participiated in the Relay Race at the Butterdome in Edmonton for the opening of the Edmonton Journal Games. Cst. JONES assists in teaching children bicycle signals and safety during the Bike Rodeo at the Max Maclean Arena on April 20, Kids are reminded to wear their helmets, learn about crosswalk safety and know where you re allowed to ride your bike. Cst. Kenyon joined the Bawlf School Grades 1-3 students skating at the local skating rink on February 8, Bawlf School is K-12 with a total of 323 students. It is important to us to build relationships in our local schools. RCMP members are captured at the Big Valley Jamboree Parade with Wild West Willie. Take No Bull is a fundraiser for the Camrose Family Violence Action Society.

4 Volunteering Issue 1 4 Big Valley Jamboree festivities began the morning of August 1 st as Camrose residents and tourists gathered on Main Street for the 11 th annual BVJ parade. The City of Camrose hosted the stage one finish of the Tour of Alberta. Cst. Cleveland and Cst. Kenyon along with an Alberta Sheriff, were on stage for the Tour of Alberta Awards Ceremony. Cst Jones Camrose RCMP joined Cst. Matthew Wilton - Camrose Police Service, Lieutenant Jeff Knopf - Camrose Fire Department and Sheriff Kevin Swansburg Alberta Sheriffs, at the Free our Finest fundraiser. The members stayed overnight This event raised $15,750 for the Special Olympics.

5 RCMP 5 Back To School School Bus Safety School is back in session, and that means School Zones are in effect. The School Zone speed limit is 30 km/h during the following time anyday school is held: 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 1130 AM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 430 PM Playground Zones are in effect from 8:30 AM 1 hour after sunset. Camrose County School Zones: Bawlf School Hay Lakes School Kingman Cornerstone Christian School New Norway School Rosalind School Round Hill School Alternating flashing yellow or amber lights mean a bus is slowing down to stop. Do the same. When approaching a school bus with red lights flashing you must stop. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing is $402. Always watch for children crossing roads. Prepare to slow down and stop. Rural Intersection Safety Intersections are among the most hazardous features of the road. Though they may seem like simple points along the roadway, they see an undue percentage of collisions, property damage and deaths. One type of intersection that is very hazardous is an uncontrolled intersection. This type of intersection has no traffic signs and no traffic lights. When you are approaching an intersection that is uncontrolled: Scan for traffic approaching from your left and right. Use caution and yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right. If the intersection is hard to see, slow down, cover the brake pedal and be prepared to stop. RCMP encourages all drivers to put away cell phones and do not drive while distracted. Remember to slow down at all intersections, even if it s only a yield sign. Fraud Prevention Mail, telephone and internet frauds are becoming more common and police are encouraging residents to protect their personal information. Be very careful with any documents or information you provide including your social insurance number, credit card information, birth certificate and driver's licence. Protect your personal information and you will protect yourself against some of the fastest growing crimes in Canada. Any mail received from RAHN Plastics Inc. must be carefully read. Should the mail contain a cheque and an offer of employment for the position of customer service evaluator, please disregard as this has proven to be fraudulent in nature. The company, which is based out of Ontario, currently has numerous complaints filed with local police agencies and efforts are being made to close in on the suspects. Additional information on how you can protect yourself from scams or fraud may be obtained by visiting (scams and fraud), or contacting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at Hunting Season Drivers are reminded to slow down and watch the road carefully especially during hunting season. Scan the sides of the road for wildlife and use highbeam headlights at night when there is no oncoming traffic. Also be aware that deer tend to travel in groups, so if you see one deer, slow down and watch for more. Police are asking landowners to be diligent about calling in people and vehicles on their property that did not receive permission to be there. RCMP Camrose Detachment Avenue CAMROSE, Alberta. T4V 3A3

6 RCMP 6 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: (780) Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Canadian Firearms Centre: Fish and Wildlife: (780) Hr. Family Violence Help Line: (780) Safe Kids Hotline: Suicide Help Line: Camrose County: (780)