Daniel Hayduk - CASTANET Jul 12, 2011
RCMP in Salmon Arm are gearing up for a large crowd in advance of the Sturgis North motorcycle rally, trade show and music festival. RCMP Staff Sgt. Kevin Keane says he anticipates approximately 10 to 20 thousand motorcycle enthusiasts will rumble into town for the five-day event, which runs from July 13-17 at several locations in Salmon Arm. "My desk is about four inches high from end to end with Sturgis North paperwork," says Keane. Keane, who is in charge of the RCMP operational plan for the event, says additional officers are being brought in to deal with the anticipated influx in calls and incidents. "It's our first time seeing the event, so we're going to have to be fairly dynamic, but we'll do the best we can. Our focus will be on making sure that everybody has a good time but that they do so within the limits of the law. The main concern for police is the lack of a road map of the event, says Keane. While RCMP have plenty of experience at similar events - such as the Summer Stomp - Keane says police will need to rely on instinct for this one. "We have the expectation to be proactive out there."
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