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Penticton
2025-05-21 11:40 PDT
Cops for Kids Jail & Bail Hits Cherry Lane Shopping Centre – Thursday, May 29th
The long arm of the law is on the lookout—but this time, it's all in good fun. Off-duty RCMP officers will soon be cuffing and booking Penticton’s most wanted citizens, not for committing crimes, but for committing to help children in need across the South Okanagan.
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The 2nd annual Penticton Jail & Bail event hits Cherry Lane Shopping Centre on Thursday, May 29th, and organizers are calling on the community to nominate a friend, boss, co-worker, or loved one to be arrested in support of Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation. Once locked up, participants will have to raise their bail in donations before they’re set free—raising funds to support local children facing illness, disability, or traumatic crisis.
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Our judge Cary Schneiderat had a lot of fun handing down sentences last year, says event organizer and Cops for Kids team member Sgt. Laurie Rock. Members of our community came together to help us raise the funds we need to keep helping local kids who need our help. With more families needing assistance in a time of crisis, we want to raise the funds needed to fulfill those requests. The community’s involvement will directly help local children who are facing some of life’s toughest challenges.
Our judge Cary Schneiderat had a lot of fun handing down sentences last year,
Members of our community came together to help us raise the funds we need to keep helping local kids who need our help. With more families needing assistance in a time of crisis, we want to raise the funds needed to fulfill those requests. The community’s involvement will directly help local children who are facing some of life’s toughest challenges.
Cops for Kids is a dedicated group of RCMP members and supporters committed to raising funds for children in crisis throughout the region. With requests for assistance arriving daily, community-driven events like Jail & Bail are vital to keeping up with demand.
Nominations are still open!
Think someone you know deserves to be locked up for a great cause? Nominate them now—or volunteer to serve time yourself.
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For more information or to arrange an arrest, visit www.copsforkids.org or call 250-801-4438.
Released by:
Cst. Kelly BrettMedia Relations OfficerPenticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional Detachment1168 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5E8Office: 250-492-4300Email: kelly.brett@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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