Cpl. Michael Gauthier is set to take on the role of keeping the Rutland community safe.
The Kelowna RCMP's Community Safety Unit (CSU) is responsible for complex issues mostly in the city's downtown core as well as Rutland. Starting May 5, Gauthier will be the dedicated supervisor for the Rutland community.
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Gauthier enters the role with 16 years of police experience. After previously spending four years with the CSU, he became the Kelowna RCMP's media relations officer in 2023.
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It's unknown yet at this time if the Kelowna RCMP will fill the media relations officer role.
