The Sidney/North Saanich RCMP has recruited two new volunteers for its community safety programs as part of an effort to rebuild local services in Sidney, British Columbia. As of March 4, 2026, these new members will support the Speed Watch and Citizens on Patrol programs, which help monitor traffic and neighbourhoods.
Many of these crime prevention programs were suspended during the pandemic and are currently being brought back to full strength. The local detachment, which consists of 32 police officers and nine civilian support staff, uses these civilian-led services to help keep the community safe.
Police officials are looking for more residents to participate, with a goal of reaching at least 12 volunteers for each program. Increasing the number of volunteers will allow the teams to better cover school zones and other high-traffic areas throughout the region.
The Speed Watch program works with ICBC, which provides the radar equipment used to monitor vehicle speeds on local roads. Residents interested in helping with these safety efforts are encouraged to contact Jim Shepherd at the detachment for more information.
