RCMP constables make graduation event special and memorable

“I know our kids were all very excited. It was nice to see them in a positive atmosphere rather than being pulled over and getting a ticket,” one of the parents, Bonnie Gusdal told paNOW.

“The kids talk about it. It definitely made it that much more special,” Gusdal said. “They got their point across by speaking about no drinking and driving, and they were happy to see them graduating. It was really nice.”

The same two constables attended a similar graduation last year as well.

“We thought it would be fun, and some good community relations with young people who wouldn’t see us otherwise, or see us in the news in sometimes in controversial light,” constable Loni Renwick said.

“With graduations having to be outside with limited resources, we still wanted to make that milestone important.”

There was a grand march for the graduates that the constables emceed. They said a special tribute for each grad which made the event memorable for everyone that was involved.

There were also many photo opportunities with the constables, the grads got to tour the RCMP vehicle, and there were a few fake arrests as well to add a little bit of fun.

“It was just as much an honour for Mindie and I. Our job isn’t easy, and we see some pretty dark things so it’s nice to be able to be with our community and celebrate the positive things as well,” Renwick said.

“It might be one of the only opportunities where these kids have interactions on a relaxed basis, to see that we’re real people, and have a sense of humor.”

Constable Renwick added that is important for younger people to also see them in a positive atmosphere, so they are not afraid to phone them in times of need.

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by Dawson Thompson

RCMP constables make graduation event special and memorable

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