Richard Froese
South Peace News
Faust RCMP has truly become its own detachment after being under operation of the High Prairie RCMP for many years.
The detachment became a separate detachment Dec. 1, 2024.
Acting Sgt. Dennis Kerr says the detachment better serves the region under the new structure.
“Faust detachment was always on its own,” says Kerr, who has been posted at Faust since January 2023.
“Faust members were also assisting with covering the High Prairie detachment, regularly taking away from the Faust detachment.
“With Faust RCMP members now completely focused on the Faust detachment and not also the High Prairie detachment area, it will definitely benefit the communities we serve and live in.”
The detachment is committed to serving and protecting its communities and citizens.
“Our priorities for Faust RCMP are preventing thefts of all kinds, family violence, illicit drugs, impaired driving, dangerous driving, as well as education and working closely with schools,” Kerr says.
“We are also assisting with addictions and mental health issues.”
Faust RCMP also works closely with the neighbouring High Prairie RCMP, Lakeshore Regional Police Service, Slave Lake RCMP and Swan Hills RCMP.
“We work together collaboratively with public safety being our main priority,” Kerr says.
The detachment covers Faust, Joussard, Kinuso, 34 km south on Highway 33, Highway 2 and rural areas around but excluding Driftpile Cree Nation and Swan River First Nation and out to the middle of Lesser Slave Lake.
Faust RCMP is currently served by one acting sergeant and five constables.