‘Everything is on the table,’ Fundy Shores mayor says as communities question RCMP service

areas, the need for more officers is apparent, Ouellette said. \”We\’re trying to increase the numbers of officers on the ground to try to be able to respond to these calls for service,\” he said. Ouellette said the RCMP is trying to be more visible in communities by attending more community events and having more face-to-face interactions with residents, something that has been difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. \”We really want to make sure that we\’re able to connect with the community and show them that we are there,\” he said. The RCMP is also investing in technology, such as automatic licence plate readers and drones, to help with investigations and response times. Tidd said he\’s seen an increase in the RCMP presence in Eastern Charlotte recently, but it\’s still not enough. \”We know that there\’s a shortage of RCMP officers and it\’s not just here in Eastern Charlotte, it\’s across the province,\” he said. \”I think that having more boots on the ground is essential to bringing a sense of safety and security back to our communities.\”As for Tidd\’s motion to look at an alternative to the RCMP, it was defeated at a council meeting in August. But Tidd said the conversation is far from over. \”I think we have to continue to work with the RCMP and the province to try and find a solution,\” he said. \”We can\’t just sit back and let things continue the way they are.\”