Beiseker RCMP welcomed Sgt. Glen Demmon to the village in June, and it’s a return to community policing for Demmon.
The “not yet 50” year-old has spent the last 10 years in the commercial crime division with the RCMP, a role that saw him work closely with the Bank of Canada.
Demmon was part of the team that unveiled the new polymer Canadian currency notes released back in 2011.
The Airdrie resident also travelled the country raising awareness and helping people avoid identity thief.
Prior to his time with commercial crimes unit based out of Calgary, he started his policing career – as many constables choose to do – in Canada’s north, with stints in Yellowknife, Rankin Inlet and Fort Simpson.
He spent 11-and-half years in northern Canadian towns, before moving to Calgary in 2006.
“(You learn) How to deal with people in different situations,” he said of lessons learnt North of 60. “One day you might be arresting them, the next you might be saving their life.”
It’s the lessons he learnt up north, that transfer to his community policing role in Beiseker.
“Just a sense of community involvement that we instill to our (RCMP) members, the value you get from taking a little bit of time to focus of the needs of the community.”
There are challenges of course, the large jurisdiction, and the high turnover rate for members are obstacles he prepares to deal with head on.
“To make the best of the time they are there,” Demmon explained of the advice he gives to his four-constable detachment.
The husband and father of three has already had his share of media attention, as the village’s RCMP attended the fatal collision at the infamous intersection of Highways 21 and 9 on July 15. (See related stories on page 1 and 4).
As for his aspirations for the Village of Beiseker, he’s just looking forward to meeting all the residents.
“I’m looking forward to meeting people in the communities, sharing a coffee or conversation with people.,” he said.
