Heavy police presence in Dawson Creek as they investigate recent shootings

NORTHERN B.C.— Dawson Creek RCMP have received an increase in reports of shots fired throughout the city over the last several weeks, putting the safety of community members at risk.

On November 29, the RCMP have increased their presence in the area as they try to identify the people responsible for the increased public risk.

“The Dawson Creek RCMP and North District Senior Leadership are engaged in the protection of the community as public safety is our number one priority,” said Assistant District Officer Insp Steve McLeod.

They will be using a three-tiered approach of prevention, intervention and suppression, the CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) is in Dawson Creek area to assist investigators in gathering intelligence and other enforcement action. Additional support units from around the province have also been called upon to assist.