City of Kamloops Swears in First Cohort of Community Services Officers with Peace Officer Status

Kamloops - City Swears in First Cohort of Community Services Officers with Peace Officer Status

On September 2nd, the City of Kamloops marked a historic milestone with the swearing in of its first cohort of Community Services Officers with peace officer status. At a private ceremony held in Coun. . .

City of Kamloops swears in first cohort of Community Services Officers with peace officer status

KAMLOOPS – More than 20 Community Services Officers stepped into Kamloops council chambers on Tuesday, September 2. It was a historic milestone for the City of Kamloops, swearing in its first cohort of community services officers with peace officer status “They’ve now got recognition for their role as a part of our protective services agencies in town. It’s great to see the first group get sworn in and badged up,” said CAO Byron McCorkell. “Now,…

Kamloops swears in first cohort of Community Services Officers with peace officer status

The City of Kamloops marked a historic milestone on Tuesday by officially swearing in 25 Community Services Officers with peace officer status during a ceremony held at City Council Chambers. This step strengthens the authority of bylaw officers and enhances their ability to serve the community and support local law enforcement. Will Beatty, Community Services Manager, explained the importance of the new status, saying, “Peace officer status jus…

Kamloops' CSOs with peace officer status sworn in on Tuesday

The first group of community service officers with peace officer status were sworn in on Tuesday. The officers took their oath office during a private ceremony held at city hall on Tuesday. In a statement, the city said the swearing in ceremony follows council’s adoption of a bylaw last July that not only reaffirmed existing authorities of CSO and Bylaw officers but also extended certain powers to them. That includes the ability to serve summons…