Strathcona County Citizens On Patrol have been going into the local high schools and demonstrating to students what is like to drive while the influence of either alcohol or drugs. Students wear special goggles that range from 0.07 to 0.25. Their challenge is to drive a course set between pylons. Stop signs are on the course as well as stuffed animals laying on the side of the “road”. The C.O.P. volunteer walks alongside and keeps track of how many pylons and animals are hit and checks if the student stops at the indicated spots. As well, students “Walk the Line” where they wear the lowest level of goggles and have to walk with their arms down and walking heel to toes along a line with eyes watching a spot at eye level. This is proving to be a very popular event for the C.O.P.

In recognition of Volunteer Week, Strathcona County Citizens On Patrol were treated to coffee and donuts from Liaison Officer Cst Kristin Appleton at the May patrollers meeting. Commanding Officer Superintendent Barry LaRoque also attended the meeting and handed out appreciation certificates to every patroller. Superintendent LaRoque is new to the Strathcona Detachment and provided an overview of his background. He made everyone feel welcomed and looking forward to continued support from the local detachment.