The Fredericton Police Force’s interim Community Engagement Unit (CEU) is marking its fourth month of operation, providing vital support to front-line officers and improving service delivery to the community.
Launched on February 3, 2025, the CEU is staffed by six retired police officers who focus on non-emergency service calls, including reports of theft, lost and found property, mischief, statement collection, client callbacks and general public assistance. By handling these duties, the CEU enables patrol officers to respond more proactively to high-priority and urgent calls, improving overall police efficiency and public safety.
Since its start, the CEU has managed 376 files and saved front-line officers approximately 750 hours in administrative work. This has enabled officers to dedicate more time to urgent calls for service and proactive community policing.
The six-month pilot initiative is part of the City of Fredericton’s broader commitment to community safety and engagement. The CEU will be evaluated at the end of the trial period to assess its impact on police operations and community service.
Photo caption: Members of the Fredericton Police Force’s Community Engagement Unit (CEU) have now been on the job for four months, and have managed 376 files, saving front-line officers approx. 750 hours in administrative work.
Pictured: CEU members Stephen Horsman, Andrew Miller, Joan Crane, Ron Franics, John Lally. Missing from photo: Andrea Sullivan
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Media contact:
Sonya Gilks
Public Information Officer
Fredericton Police Force
506-460-2777
Fpf.media@fredericton.ca