The RCMP detachment in Swan River has a new General Investigation Section.
It's an addition to the complement of members the detachment already has. One corporal and two constables will be added.
"They're going to be responsible for providing enhanced enforcement," said Craig Lidster, acting detachment commander. "They'll be available to assist with more complex investigations for the general duty members. It'll be for the town of Swan River and the surrounding areas."
Lidster says this section has been in the works for a long time. There was a need for targeted enforcement. Three more experienced members will assist and mentor some of the younger service members in the office.
The Swan River detachment is somewhat isolated from other communities. That's why new members are being brought in.
The detachment has over a dozen constables and several supervisors. This includes new RCMP officers from the training depot in Regina to those who have been officers for decades, and everything in between.
"Yeah, I think it's a great group here," added Lidster. "I've only been here for a few weeks. From everything I've observed, getting to know the members, it's a great group."
The Town of Swan River, the municipalities of Swan Valley West and Minitonas-Bowsman, and the Rural Municipality of Mountain have signed a new five-year agreement to establish the General Investigation Section to support officers' efforts in addressing crime.
