Community outreach event to support the public following the death of Cst. O’Brien

Coquitlam

2023-10-03 12:24 PDT

File # 2023-25645

Coquitlam RCMP are inviting the public to a community outreach event following the recent death of Cst. O’Brien near Glen Drive and Pinetree Way in Coquitlam on Friday, September 22, 2023.

This community event will provide residents and businesses an opportunity to ask questions about community safety in their neighbourhood.

We understand that people have questions and concerns around community safety following serious incidents, said Media Relations Officer, Corporal Alexa Hodgins. The public is welcome to attend this outreach event on Thursday, October 5. This is a time for residents, community members and the public to come together, voice their concerns, ask questions and connect with resources.

The event will be an opportunity for the public to engage with Coquitlam RCMP by addressing community concerns by providing emotional support, education and access to additional resources onsite. These resources include: Victim Services, Community Police Volunteers, Police Officers, home and personal safety information, and Block Watch information.

SPICE poster with event details