The article and photo in the June 3 edition of The Morning Star was quite insensitive on the part of the RCMP.
As a retired member myself, I was taken aback at the manner in which this member used the plight of the homeless to enforce traffic regulations.
Absolutely set up a roadblock, do seatbelt checks, or use any manner of enforcement which is not insulting to a struggling minority in our city. That is what we as police officers did, collectively, in our day while enforcing various laws.
I suggest to the officer that if he really wishes to stand out and catch the attention of the motorists at a very busy intersection, perhaps next time he puts on his uniform rather than trying to “disguise” himself as a homeless person at a location which they do frequent in hopes of some assistance.
I hope the 11 tickets you all wrote that day were worth it at the expense of the disadvantaged.
Monique Hubbs-Michiel
Vernon
