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OAK BAYNEWS Friday, September 19, 2014
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Oak Bay police assign new school officer Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Const. Eric Payne looks forward to welcoming students at the new Oak Bay High as he takes over the post of school resource officer from Const. Julie Chanin this week. been a fantastic “It’s a great two“It’syears,” Chanin chance to make said. “I thank the students for friendly a difference in conversation, kids’ lives.” interesting questions - Eric Payne and thank the staff for their support.” Chanin, who heads back to patrol, has been with Oak Bay Police three years and spent 12 years with RCMP detachments in Port McNeil and West Shore prior to that. “I’m never surprised by how dedicated and committed our schools and staff are. They’re always consistently supportive of police and community relations with the students,” Chanin said. “And it goes without saying – the kids are fantastic.” Payne, an Oak Bay Police officer of a year, came from Victoria Police where he worked a decade. Prior to that he was a commercial helicopter pilot. “I’ve always enjoyed challenging myself and learning new things,” Payne said. “It’s FINE a great chance JEWELLERS to make a CUSTOM difference in kids’ lives.” The job is all about building relationships say both the outgoing and incoming resource officer. “It’s a far reaching post not confined to four walls,” Chanin said.
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Const. Eric Payne, left in the reflection, takes on the role this week of school resource officer for the Oak Bay Police department from Const. Julie Chanin, right.
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