Okanagan integrated homicide unit

Ron Manz - Power 104 -Jul 1, 2009 CASTANET:

The Okanagan's four major cities, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton are exploring the concept of establishing an Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, similar to ones already in existence in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The group of homicide investigators from the four cities would work on cases in all four communities. The RCMP is researching the logistics and costs of establishing such a program right now. The four centres also are working on a coordinated action to deal with squatters and pollution associated with houseboats. They also are working to set up a protocol for more extensive group purchases of materials and products the four municipalities all need.