Calls for service in Kimberley increased 30 per cent over last quarter.
There were 494 calls for service between April and June compared to 344 between January and March, however that is not unusual for the time of year.
The detachment has been working with the schools and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to
investigate a possible sexual interference file.
Police say the story has changed since the original complaint but charges are still pending.
The Kimberley RCMP is working towards making the “Beer Pong Olympics” a special event so they can up staffing.
This year multiple fights broke out and a possible gunshot was heard.
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The detachment will meet with the school and parents at the beginning of the year to suggest chaperones attend or potentially shut it down as it has grown more out of control.
Some staff changes are also on the horizon, with S/Sgt. Steve Woodcox taking a new position elsewhere.
A new detachment commander is expected in September.
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