Media Advisory - Media Availability: You Can Make a Difference to Help Keep our Border and Waterways Safe Français
SARNIA, ON, May 4, 2018 /CNW/ - With warmer weather finally upon us and the beginning of boating season in our sight, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would like to remind you to be safe and stay safe on our waterways.
RCMP Marine Security Enforcement Team (MSET) and Shiprider will once again be patrolling Ontario waterways during the entire 2018 boating season.
Media Availability:
Sgt. Ian McNeill, Marine Coordinator, RCMP "O" Division (Ontario) will be available for media on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 between 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon, to answer questions about the RCMP Marine program and boating safety.
Where: Sarnia Bay Marina, 97 Seaway Rd, Sarnia ON
Contact: Sgt. Ian McNeill to arrange a time between 10:00 – 12:00 noon, 519-630-7390
We value your knowledge, common sense and familiarity with your area and are counting on you to help. If something seems odd or out of the ordinary, let authorities know and do your part to help keep our communities safe.
If you notice suspicious behaviour, take note of details, such as:
- Time, date and location of occurrence (GPS co-ordinates if available)
- Nature of activities you observed
- Descriptions of individuals, vehicles, vessels or aircraft: licence number, vessel identification number, aircraft tail number
- Registration details or any visible markings
Examples of suspicious activities along the border:
- Unusual activity on roads or trails that have access to the border
- Cars, trucks, ATVs, motorcycles, taxis, vehicles with an out of province licence, and/or rental vehicles
- Groups or individuals with sophisticated radio equipment, such as scanners or portable VHF radios
- Groups or individuals who are dressed improperly for the weather or terrain
- Suspicious groups or individuals seeking directions or rides to and from the border
- Evidence of an individual(s) having trespassed on your property near the border
- Footprints, garbage, clothing, etc.
Each year many people are needlessly killed or injured as a result of marine incidents. MSET and Shiprider will be on watch for unsafe boating practices and criminal activity on the waterways in Ontario. The teams will also be patrolling the Canada/U.S. border ensuring that the public and commerce are able to safely move about the waterways. The teams are proactive and will be randomly checking various vessels for required documents and equipment.
"With the warm weather finally upon us we can now expect to see many folks out enjoying recreational boating on our waterways, so please as a reminder always be cautious, remember to wear your life jacket, don't drink & boat, and always be aware of your environment and weather forecasts." stated Sgt Ian McNeill, RCMP Marine Coordinator for Ontario.
You can make a difference to help keep our border and waterways safe. If you SEE or HEAR something suspicious REPORT IT.
To make a report call: Your local police or RCMP Coastal Watch at 1-800-387-0020.
To report and emergency along the border: Call 911 or call your local police.
SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police
or to arrange media availability please contact: Sgt. Ian McNeill, Marine Coordinator, RCMP "O" Division (Ontario), Phone: 519-630-7390, [email protected]
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