Const. Nancy Saggar never imagined sheB次元官网网址檇 end up working in the middle of a pandemic, but sheB次元官网网址檚 seen the West Shore RCMP detachment adapt as quickly as they can.
B次元官网网址淚 never myself have had any doubt that I would be out of a job and I feel for a lot of Canadians that live in that uncertainty,B次元官网网址� said Saggar, referring to the beginning of the lockdown. B次元官网网址淧olicing in uncertain times is hard to plan for, but you have to anticipate it.B次元官网网址�
If youB次元官网网址檝e spotted more police officers roaming the West Shore, thatB次元官网网址檚 because itB次元官网网址檚 all intentional. With not enough space to socially distance in the detachment and a computer in each cruiser, more officers are working out from their new mobile offices.
Each vehicle is equipped with a disinfectant defogger and ionizer machine to protect the health of each new officer on shift. Similarly, officers who have family members that are immunocompromised are able to relocate to a separate office or work from home if absolutely necessary.
B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 the safest way to function in our detachment,B次元官网网址� said Saggar.
READ MORE: Suspected drug dealer calls West Shore RCMP after being robbed
| Lego, a seven-month-old mixed lab, has been spending two days a week at the West Shore RCMP. He helps lighten the mood for officers after a stressful shift. (Aaron Guillen/B次元官网网址 Staff) |
Moments later, a black mixed lab walks through the door. He jumps up with excitement, his tail wagging and police badge placed on his collar. His name is Lego and he belongs to Const. Elyse Patten.
The seven-month-old pup drops by at least twice a week since January and can be found sniffing his way around the detachmentB次元官网网址檚 top floor, popping his head into a random office every now and then.
B次元官网网址淚 canB次元官网网址檛 help but smile when Lego comes down the hallway and stops by the door,B次元官网网址� said Saggar. B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 all about investing in our mental health and well-being and that starts with the little things that can boost your mood.B次元官网网址�
ALSO READ: Langford man reunited with stolen bike eight months later
Saggar has offered her free time to babysit her colleaguesB次元官网网址� kids whenever it might get too stressful for them.
Though they arenB次元官网网址檛 hosting barbecues, Saggar tries to recapture social time with frequent FaceTimes, calls and texts to her coworkers to make sure they are doing alright. Notably, the West Shore detachment is still hiring amid the pandemic, but group training in Saskatchewan has been delayed for the time being.
As far as it goes for cleanliness, though they donB次元官网网址檛 wear masks, theyB次元官网网址檙e constantly cleaning high touch surfaces throughout the detachment and try to avoid too much contact with front-line officers.
B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 our job to thrive when crisis hits,B次元官网网址� said Saggar. B次元官网网址淵ouB次元官网网址檙e always worried about who you will encounter, but you have to remember that you have a duty and obligation to keep the public safe.B次元官网网址�
Like us on and follow us on .
aaron.guillen@goldstreamgazette.com
