Funds have been awarded to North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP to help enhance pedestrian and traffic safety in the Cowichan Valley.
According to RCMP, the funding will help a new pedestrian and traffic initiative that will run until April and will go towards the purchase of new equipment and extra patrols in the community.
Staff Sergeant Deborah Kelly says police will be handing out several pieces of equipment in an effort to promote safety.
“We’ll be completing several initiatives over the next few months, including handing out reflectors to pedestrians,” she says. “Remember to always use crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers, remove your headphones, and wear reflectors when walking.”
The funding comes from the Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement Program (C-STEP).
According to the detachment, they’ve already conducted two successful operations that included partnerships with ICBC and BC Highway Patrol.
