Ponoka RCMP are hosting a town hall booth at the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Show on April 14 and April 15.
• Stop by to learn more about the Ponoka RCMP’s annual policing priorities and provide your input on priorities for 2023;
• Find out about RCMP initiatives in Ponoka and get updates on local crime statistics;
• Ask questions and chat one-on-one with your local RCMP members.
In addition, Staff Sgt. Erin St-Cyr has invited a number of guests to join her at the Ponoka RCMP trade show booth.
St-Cyr has invited the Crime Prevention Liaison for the Southern Alberta District of K Division, Carolyn McTighe, to join her.
In McTighe’s role, she is responsible for reducing recurring incidents of property crime through the provincial initiative commonly know as Project Lock Up, as well as through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design education sessions and security assessments.
She will be available at the trade show to chat further about Project Lock Up and offer individuals ideas and suggestions on how to safe proof their homes or commercial properties.
RCMP Pro-Active recruiters have been invited to the Ponoka RCMP trade show booth and want to meet you. Please stop by and to speak with our recruiters to gather the information you might need to determine if we have the career for you.
Please visit with us for this opportunity to explore a career with the RCMP, meet a recruiter and network with other people considering a career as a police officer. Now is the time to apply and be part of our future.
There are over 150 career specialization and opportunities for you to make a difference as a police officer at the municipal, provincial or territorial, national and international level with world-class training, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and pension plan, personal and professional development.
Representatives from our Operational Communications Centre (dispatch) will be on hand to help you determine if a career with OCC is for you. OCC provides critical operational support to RCMP officers in the field.
They are the first point-of-contact for the public requesting assistance in both emergency and non-urgent matters. Stop by the booth to perform a quick typing test.
Kelly Budd, the president of Ponoka’s Citizens on Patrol (COP) /residential watch and some of your other local “COPs” will be on hand to welcome you.
They look forward to answering any questions you have about how you can help contribute to making a difference in keeping our community safe. They will also be able to share what is involved when considering volunteering for one of these groups.