The RCMP detachment in McCreary has permanently closed, and now all officers are based out of Ste. Rose.
Staff sergeant Shelly Lepla explains why it was decided to close the detachment.
“The hub model was instituted. So basically out of the new hub model, it benefits the communities who we serve by placing resources where they are most needed to ensure we provide a consistent service delivery to all communities. Contracts with communities will not be affected. The policing service will be maintained and delivered from the hub detachment. So basically the members that were in McCreary are working out of Ste. Rose."
She says the RCMP D-Division has done an extensive review of community policing requirements and decided the hub model was the best possible position to respond to needs in the area.
“All the administrative duties that were in McCreary has been moved to Ste. Rose so the people from the community if they need criminal record checks or administrative activities of functions.”
If you need to get a criminal record check completed or other admin related tasks Lepla suggests phoning the detachment ahead of time to make sure someone is going to be there when you arrive.
The Ste. Rose Department's number is (204) 447-3082.
