Cpl. Jason Bayda, second in command at the Osoyoos RCMP Detachment, fielded many questions from the audience at the RCMP’s Community Safety Forum at the Sonora Community Centre last Thursday. Questions concerned such issues as traffic offences, a long-time drug dealer, need for 24-hour policing, desire to see the RCMP provide weekly reports to the media and need for information about fraud. Bayda, along with Sgt. Randy Bosch, and Supt. Kevin Hewco from Penticton, said police have limited resources and they must constantly prioritize what they work on. (Richard McGuire photo)

Cpl. Jason Bayda, second in command at the Osoyoos RCMP Detachment, fielded many questions from the audience at the RCMP’s Community Safety Forum at the Sonora Community Centre in April. (Richard McGuire file photo)

Veteran Osoyoos RCMP Cpl. Jason Bayda is once again the acting commander of the Osoyoos Detachment.

Bayda has stepped into the acting role following the recent departure of commanding officer Sgt. Randy Bosch, who has left due to a personal matter.

Bosch took command of the detachment a year ago following the transfer of former commanding officer Sgt. Kevin Schur.

Bayda performed duties as acting commander for a number of months between the transfer of Schur and the arrival of Bosch.

Bayda will serve as acting commander until a permanent commanding officer is appointed.

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