Proactive, not Reactive
Your Proposal of a "Posse" is interesting, but it only suggests an "arrest force".
By then, its too late, as the RCMP have identified the Suspect, not prevented the act.
Most Rural Crime is Property Crime of one sort or another, whether its a break in or theft of vehicles.
As many can attest, even if you catch the thief, after the fact, you won't get your stuff back.
Instead, it would make more sense to have more Sherriff patrols on rural areas, at night, especially Cabins that are seasonal use only. This will not be cheap, but cheaper than an RCMP Constable.
What I have proposed to the Sergeant at Athabasca Detachment is a Probationary Order of Banishment from the area for 3 years. That way, if the thief is even SEEN in the area, a Warrant goes for his / her arrest.
The reality is that the trouble makers in the rural areas are usually from the area, and as soon as they are let out, are back at it again as soon as they are back in the area. If they are banished, this is real deterrence, as they have no where to go. Jail does not mean anything to these repeat offenders. Not having anywhere to stay does mean something to them.
Drewski
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