Crime Stoppers month is wrapping up in Prince George, and some local RCMP officers are being honored for their contributions.
This year the Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers celebrated a record-breaking year with 230 tips forwarded to mounties.
From those tips, police made seven arrests and recovered $63,700 in property and drugs.
The volunteer board of directors reviews the tips that police have investigated and recognizes one Watch and one Officer from the detachment who made extra efforts to support the Crime Stoppers program.
The Officer of the Year award goes to Cst. Ryan Underhill, who has worked in Prince George for over nine years.
The Prince George Detachment’s General Duty D Watch Unit, commanded by Staff Sergeant Chris Riddle, is the 2020 Watch of the Year.
The unit is comprised of 12 general duty Constables, two Corporals, a Sergeant, and a Staff Sergeant.
“Through Staff Sergeant Riddle’s leadership, D Watch has utilized vital information provided through the Crime Stoppers program to seek out and arrest those who are doing the most harm in our community,” said Constable Jennifer Cooper.
“Their efforts have made a significant impact on both the drug trade and property crime in Prince George and surrounding areas throughout 2020.”
Crime Stoppers provides an anonymous way for residents to report suspicious or criminal activity.
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