Parkland RCMP detachment is set to hold a Community Policing Town Hall tonight (Tuesday).
Dauphin RCMP Sergeant Scott Linklater says it has been a while since they have held an event like this.
"We will provide an update on what the detachment does, who we are, what we are doing, and how we are policing the community. Just give an update on what is going on, some tips on personal property security, and then I would like to finish with an opportunity for the public to ask some questions."
Linklater says they will not be able to answer questions related to specific police investigations, but rather policing in general.
"That is a big reason why we are doing the town hall, is we want to provide that forum for people to ask questions and have that discussion in an open manner so that everyone gets the same message."
Sergeant Scott Linklater feels it is important to have open discussions like this with the public.
"I do not think it is something that we do often enough, and I think that is where some of the misconceptions about what police do and what we are busy doing comes into play. So I think maybe having that discussion clarifies what responsibilities are placed on police right now, what we are dealing with, and how the community can actually help out."
He adds their duties are way more than policing.
"What we do in our day-to-day business is not just a police issue, it is a community issue. There are addictions and homelessness. And that is where the community can step up and help out as well. We all need to work to make Dauphin and the area a better place to live."
The town hall event begins at 7 pm tonight (Tuesday) in the Aspen Lodge at the Parkland Recreation Complex.
