Media Advisory - NEW RCMP BOAT IN REGION

HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - The RCMP is mandated, among other things, to enforce Canadian laws as well as combat organized crime and terrorist activity in Canada.  For this purpose, an integrated governmental approach has been adopted that emphasizes collaboration among federal, provincial and municipal resources to provide a secure environment for Canadians.

The RCMP is responsible, among other things, for ensuring the security of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

To advance this mandate, the RCMP Niagara Hamilton Regional Detachment and the Hamilton Police Service will have on display and deploy their new Zodiac Hurricane first response and rescue vessel next week that will service the Hamilton Harbour and Burlington Bay.

The media are invited to attend this display where representative from the RCMP and Hamilton Police Service will be provide further details about this partnership.  

Date: 
August 30, 2010

Time:
10:30 a.m.

Location:
Hamilton Police Marine Unit
17 Discovery Drive
Hamilton, Ontario

For further information:

Cst. Mathew Quart       
RCMP Hamilton Niagara Regional Detachment
National Port Enforcement Team
Office:[phone]