RCMP have provided an update from on policing in Courtenay.

A report from Parks Inspector Scott Mercer provided a quarterly update on policing in the community for the period running from July 1st through September 30th.

Noted in the report was that there was a 3% decrease in Calls for Service, a 2% decrease in Violent Crime, a 3% increase in Property Crime, a 12% increase in Controlled Drug and Substances Act Offenses and a 16% decrease in Traffic Offenses.

The report also noted a speed awareness campaign beginning November 22, and planned check stops throughout December.

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