Saanich Police Coat of Arms

 

Integrated Road Safety Unit

 

Chief Cst. Egan signing IRSU Agreement


On March 10, 2005 Chief Constable Derek Egan signed an     agreement with the area Police Chiefs as Minister Rich Coleman announced Support for the Capital Region Integrated Road Safety Unit

Hon. Rich Coleman and Chief Cst. Egan

Honorable Rich Coleman and Chief Constable Derek Egan

Deputy Chief Constable Mike Chadwick spoke at the media conference.“ The Capital Region Integrated Road Safety Unit will enhance and compliment the efforts of area police agencies in providing intelligence led enforcement while targeting aggressive driving behaviours, reducing alcohol related crashes and encouraging the use of seatbelts which we all know contributes significantly to reducing injuries and death in the event of a collision."

Deputy Chief Constable Chadwick
With its distinctively marked cars, the 15 member unit (four Saanich police officers) will work with existing dedicated traffic enforcement resources and other stakeholders as the most visible of the many integrated units in the region. Building on the successes of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response team, the Dive Team, Mobile Youth Services and the Integrated Sexual Predator Observation team.


IRSU fleet car

The outstanding leadership and spirit of cooperation demonstrated by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Police Services Division, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, and notably between the Oak Bay, Central Saanich, Saanich, Victoria police departments and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in drafting this agreement serves as an example and encouragement for the formation of other integrated units throughout the province.

Effective April 19, 2005 Sgt. Ross Elliott and three additional Saanich Police Officers joined IRSU as the unit went fully operational in the Capital Region.

Cst. Ross Elliott heads to IRSU
Saanich Police Sgt. Elliott now assigned to IRSU
Cst. Elliott with IRSU vehicle
Sgt. Elliott will serve as a road supervisor while at IRSU

All British Columbians, especially those in the Capital Region, will benefit from the enforcement efforts of this highly motivated and dedicated group of police officers who will strive to make our roads the safest in the nation.