Cops for Kids Jail & Bail Wednesday, September 13 at Tamarack Centre

Cranbrook’s prominent citizens may find themselves temporarily behind bars Wednesday, when they’re locked up by Cops for Kids.

As a part of the annual Cops for Kids Ride, the RCMP charity has partnered with Tamarack Centre to send some otherwise law-abiding citizens to the slammer, in the name of helping children on Wednesday, September 13.

Suspects will be arrested by off-duty police officers and taken to Tamarack Centre, where they’ll be tried by the presiding judge and face some time behind bars to fundraise their bail by calling friends and family to help them out of a sticky situation.

Donations made to Cops for Kids will count towards the perpetrator’s bail, and upon reaching their goal, they’ll be released from the kangaroo court. Money raised from this event will help Cops for Kids fund much needed medical equipment, therapy, learning and mobility aids for local children.

“The need is continuing to grow for East Kootenay families with a child facing illness, disability or traumatic crisis. After a successful event last year, we want to build on the momentum,” said manager Linda Birch. “Tamarack Centre has partnered with Cops for Kids for many years and we’re looking forward to another year helping raise money for local children who need it most. If you’d like to snitch on a friend or co-worker, or even nominate yourself, we’d love to lock you up in our jail for a while.”

The Cops for Kids team is looking forward to arriving into Cranbrook as a part of the annual ride. “It’s a lot of fun for the cyclists to join in for the Jail & Bail in Cranbrook to help raise funds for the children in our communities. It’s reassuring to know that the funds go directly to local children and their families,” claims Cops for Kids supporter Cst. Felicia Parker.

If you, or someone you know might be deserving of a “summons,” please visit www.copsforkids.org or call 250-426-2231  to arrange their arrest.

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