An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Staff photo)
The commanding officer of the New Brunswick RCMP has announced the death of one of their officers.
Assistant Commissioner Larry Tremblay said the officer “died suddenly” in the Dolan Road area of Rothesay on Friday afternoon.
“A tragedy such as this raises many questions about the risks of the difficult jobs we do while also facing the same pressures, stresses and challenges as many others,” Tremblay wrote in a statement Saturday afternoon.
“While it is easy to conjecture or speculate on the circumstances, my priority right now is ensuring our member’s family and our employees have access to the services and resources they need at this difficult time.”
Tremblay did not release the officer’s name or which detachment they were working for.
He went on to thank the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick and the Saint John Police Force.
“Most especially I want to thank our RCMP employees for the work you do each and every day to serve our communities and support one another,” said Tremblay.
The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force responded to a “call for service” in the Dolan Road area of Rothesay shortly before 2 p.m. Friday.
Officers closed several roads in the area but reopened them around 3:30 p.m. after determining there was “no risk to public safety.”
Police have not said if the two incidents are related.
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