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Stratford Police to begin lake patrols on Wildwood Reservoir

Stratford Police continue to expand the areas they serve.

A new partnership has been announced between the city’s police force and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority that will see officers conduct lake patrols on the Wildwood Reservoir.

Officials say the lake patrols are being done to help ensure a safe and relaxing outdoor experience for all visitors.

In a press release, Stratford Police Chief Greg Skinner says that “On average, 160 people drown in Ontario each year” and “with the expansion of the Stratford Police jurisdiction to include Wildwood Conservation Area, it is our duty to partner with the Conservation Officers to enhance safety on the water by increasing our visibility.”

He adds that “our focus will be on proactive, prevention-based lake patrols to increase safety on the water.”

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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