Protective Services: Working for Peace River

The Town of Peace River’s Protective Services Department is out in the

community every day, helping keep Peace River safe and welcoming.

Joshua Harrison, Community Peace Officer; Director Daniel Cress and Rick White, Community Peace Officer

In 2026, the department is a three-member team led by Director of Protective Services Daniel Cress, alongside Community Peace Officers Rick White and Joshua Harrison.

Together, they support public safety through proactive enforcement, bylaw education, traffic safety, community engagement and close collaboration with the RCMP and local law enforcement.

Over the past year, Protective Services has continued to grow its presence and capacity in Peace River. The Town expanded the program by adding officers and patrol vehicles, introducing mobile workstations and printers for electronic ticketing and implementing AXON body-worn cameras and in-car video systems.

These investments help officers work more efficiently, improve accountability and strengthen safety for both officers and the public.

Residents may have noticed increased officer visibility throughout the community, particularly in the downtown core. That presence is intentional. Protective Services is focused not only on enforcement, but also on prevention and building relationships with the community.

This summer, Peace Officers are focusing on road safety, including seat belt compliance, child car seat safety and ensuring drivers have valid registration, insurance and required vehicle documents. 

Protective Services plays an important role during emergencies and seasonal events. In recent months, officers supported flood preparedness efforts by notifying residents in high-risk areas, assisted with traffic and safety concerns and worked closely with the RCMP and local law enforcement to respond to community needs.

By staying visible and working alongside the RCMP and local law enforcement, Peace River’s Department of Protective Services is helping build a community where people feel safe and proud to call home.

So if you see them out on the street, give a wave!

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