Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / An RCMP officer and his specially trained dog were one of the attractions at an open house event in June 2023 at the Chilliwack RCMP detachment. There will be another open house happening Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the detachment, 45924 Airport Road, in Chilliwack. 
Open House

Chilliwack RCMP invite community to open house event

Sep 11, 2024 | 9:56 AM

CHILLIWACK — Mounties with the Chilliwack RCMP detachment are inviting the community to get to know their local police officers and participate in a variety of family-friendly activities later this month.

The open house event will be held Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 45924 Airport Road in Chilliwack. Attendees will have a chance to see and experience the following activities and attractions:

  • Police Dog Services
  • Tactical troop
  • Cops for Cancer
  • Detachment/jail tour
  • Recruiting
  • 911 dispatchers
  • RCMP drone program
  • Face painting
  • Impaired goggles challenge
  • Motorcycles, ATVs, boats and canoes
  • Photo opportunities with Mounties in red serge
  • Sgt. Safety Bear
  • BBQ hot dogs by the Chilliwack Fire Department (by donation)

Police say people who are considering a career in policing are especially invited to attend as the federal police force is continually hiring. The RCMP recruiting team and police officers who work in a variety of roles and positions will be available to answer questions.

Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / Kids check out the interior of an RCMP cruiser at an open house event last year. Another open house event will be held Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chilliwack RCMP detachment, 45924 Airport Road.

“We look forward to this opportunity to meet our local residents and highlight the services and programs available to help keep our city safe,” said Superintendent Davy Lee, Officer in Charge of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.

Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather as the majority of the activities will be held outside.