The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have a new officer getting the word out to the community.
Constable Mike Mahon of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment recently added media relations to his resume. He tells myFM having a line of communication from police to the media and the public is vital to their work.
Mahon will use his 17 years experience as an officer in the Ottawa Valley to aid in his new duties. He tells us that our local police have to consider a lot before they put out vital news and advisories from the Detachment.
Ultimately, Mahon believes that building a relationship with between the police and the public keeps everyone safe.
Mahon will be working alongside Constable Shawn Peever, who has long served in a media relations role for the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment.
(written by Kasey Egan)