Annual AGM 2026 - West St. Paul Citizens on Patrol

“Community Safety with you in mind”

On January 24, 2026, the West St. Paul Citizens on Patrol Program (WSP COPP) held its Annual General Meeting at the Access Centre, with a primary focus on improving community safety. The event was attended by 48 people, including 37 of our 53 WSP COPP volunteers. We were honored to host distinguished guests, including:

• Matt Wiebe, Honourable Justice Minister
• J.D. Devgan, MLA McPhillips
• Paul Human, RCMP Constable
• Peter Truijen, WSP Mayor
• Giorgio Buscetti, Councillor and COPP Liaison
• The West St. Paul Community & By-law Safety Officers.
• We also welcomed COPP Coordinators from Beausejour, Oakbank/Springfield, and East St. Paul.

Key Meeting Highlights

• Government Support: Minister Wiebe and MLA Devgan reinforced their support for the program, which continues to receive funding from the Department of Justice for essential resources like vests, signage, and literature.
• Collaborative Efforts: The Community Safety Officers (CSOs) presented on their roles. Both WSP COPP and the CSO group will meet soon to discuss how they can collaborate for the benefit of the RM.
• Infrastructure Improvements: Councillor Buscetti highlighted recent safety improvements in the RM, such as the hiring of CSOs and the installation of speed bumps, security cameras, and signage.

Volunteer Recognition

We were pleased to recognize the following long-term volunteers for their dedicated commitment to the program:

• Bev Bragg
• Ken & Evelyn Miller
• Peter & Laura Truijen
• Bill & Evelyn Myskiw

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Communication remains a key element in maintaining a safer community. By staying connected—CSOs, COPP, RCMP, and residents alike—we can ensure everyone remains vigilant whenever criminal activity occurs.

Interested in joining? If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact us at info@wspcopp.com. We look forward to hearing from you.