The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP is using its Coffee with a Cop event series to recruit new members.
Local police officers will be hosting Coffee with a Cop — Recruiting Edition Wednesday, June 21.
The event is being held at Blenz in downtown Vernon from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a recruiting presentation at the RCMP detachment at 7 p.m.
“We’re doing this Coffee With A Cop a little differently than we have in the past,” said Const. Chris Terleski, media relations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. “We’re partnering with our recruiting team to create a unique opportunity to hear first hand from some of our officers, as well as an RCMP recruiter.”
The RCMP says it is “striving to become a more diverse police force” and is actively trying to boost the number of women in its ranks.
“Here in the North Okanagan, a good percentage of our officers are women,” adds Terleski. “This is a great chance to meet and hear real life career experiences from female police officers right in our community. But, we’re not just looking for women. We want great people from all backgrounds so if a career in policing interests you, or you’re still not sure and want to know more, come, join us for a coffee and a chat and learn more about what it takes to become a Mountie and the variety of exciting career opportunities that await you.”
The event comes as the RCMP is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and with more than 150 career specializations, “there is definitely something for everyone.”
To register for the free session, click here, or simply walk in to the public event.
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