As South Island students prepare to head back to class, police are also readying for a return to schools after being absent for more than two years.
After the Greater Victoria school board cancelled the School Police Liaison Officer (SPLO) program in May 2023, Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie said he and his team are confident about fulfilling their former role.
“The Saanich Police Department is very excited to reintegrate into School District 61,” he said. “We have a full staff of community liaison officers that are ready and have already started engaging with principals to prepare for the school year.”
Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie speaks to the media. (Black Press Media file photo)
Covering more than 50 schools across two districts – including 21 in SD61 – Saanich Police plans to