Their mission is to keep Dauphin safe.
Almost a dozen incredible volunteers have been doing their part. Dauphin Citizens on Patrol has been working hard since December 2022. They've logged over 6,700 kilometres to help prevent crime.
Richard Ives is the program coordinator and is pleased with how things have been going.
"Things are great. Summer time is a little slower for us, as our volunteers want to enjoy the weather," said Ives. "We do two-hour patrols at a time when we're out. We have a great group of volunteers."
Recently, Dauphin Citizens on Patrol received a $5,000 grant from Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (DNRC). This will go towards their new initiative, "Light Up the Night". They'll be giving away free solar-powered security lights to Dauphin residents. The goal is to help brighten our streets and yards.
Keeping outdoor areas well-lit has been proven to discourage criminal activity. Ives said they'll announce soon when the security lights will be available.
He's also very thankful to DNRC for their generous contribution.
"It's very exciting. The DNRC has been behind us since the start," said Ives. "When we got the letter that it was approved, we were thrilled to have the support. If we can light up backyards around the community, we hope that crime rates go down."
Would you be willing to give a helping hand? Richard says the time commitment is only about four hours per month. You can feel great knowing you're in on making our community as safe as possible.
"Folks can email us at dauphincopp22@gmail.com or check us out on Facebook," ended Ives. "It's another way to give back to our community."
Stay tuned in the near future for more on the new initiative, and as always, stay safe.
