Causing a disturbance, trespassing, wellness checks and social disorder are a few of the reasons calls for RCMP service are up significantly in Rutland according to Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 top officer.

Superintendent Kara Triance told city council at its Monday (Nov. 6) meeting that the detachment began shifting resources to the community earlier this year when the uptick was identified.

害羞草研究所淎 common theme related to increases in homelessness, associated to social disorder, open drug use, mental health, and occupation of parks,害羞草研究所� she added.

Mayor Tom Dyas asked if the relocation of the provincial social services office to Rutland may have impacted calls for service.

The office was moved to the corner of Highway 33 and Dougall Road in the summer.

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Triance responded that a new data section to review Rutland statistics specifically was only added last year.

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Triance added she is seeing calls for service related to social disorder, trespassing and disturbances, and those aligned with ministries dealing with public health, addictions and homelessness.

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Triance害羞草研究所檚 report covers the period from Jan. to Aug. this year.

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