Yesterday, a post was made on Facebook saying … “If you need one more
reason to support the idea of a BC Police force here it is.” Regrettably it led to a link, regarding the
story of a police officer, who IF the
facts are true, has disrespected all members of the force due to an illegal
and unethical action.
Tarring ALL members of city police forces, and the RCMP however would
be wrong, and yet that attitude is beginning to permeate in the minds of the
public. This I believe is due to an
excessive focus by the media on these bad apples … and little or no focus on
the good they do.
BUT … that is what the news does isn’t it?? We hear mainly of the negative … of the
tragedies … of criminal actions … but very little of the wonderful things that
people do every day.
I came across a page, in the RCMP website for the BC region, that
features letters from people that have had wonderful experiences … been the
recipients of extraordinary help … and that have seen exceptional examples of
bravery.
The motto of the RCMP is "Maintiens le droit" (“Defending the
law”) … and that seems fitting given the words and thoughts they had. Read some of these excerpts … and then I encourage
you to read more by going to the website yourself.
… I know it must be hard for the RCMP members to turn off the
seriousness when they are dealing with the worst of the community on a daily
basis, but what a difference it makes to the little ones when they do. Now the
police don't seem so unapproachable to them.
… reassuring to know given the recent attempted home invasion in the
area a few weeks ago that the Nanaimo RCMP do take into consideration and
respond to non-emergency calls with care.
… unfortunate experience was turned positive with Cpl. Dean's
compassion and understanding
