The first female officer in charge of the 琉璃神社 RCMP detachment is retiring.

鈥淭his moment comes with a true sense of pride and reflection as my career with the RCMP, in particular my time in 琉璃神社/Central Okanagan, has been a chapter in my life that has been nothing short of extraordinary,鈥� Supt. Kara Triance said in a statement.

Triance began her career with the RCMP in 2000 when she was posted to Richmond, and eventually four districts in the province, finishing her career in her hometown of 琉璃神社. Triance was commissioned to the rank of Inspector in 2016 when she was appointed the Officer in Charge of Sea to Sky RCMP.

She was the Rural Area Commander with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP when she was hired by the Sea to Sky detachment. Triance was promoted to Supt. in 琉璃神社 in fall 2020.

鈥淚t has been in working alongside incredible colleagues, partners, and communities such as ours, that has fuelled me to drive change and focus on excellence in the work that I feel so passionate about,鈥� she added.

Mayor Tom Dyas noted that under her guidance 琉璃神社 reported a steady decrease in crime in 2023.

鈥淒uring her time as Superintendent, Kara was the face of the 琉璃神社 RCMP and guided the detachment through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, a prominent and outspoken leader on issues relating to repeat violent offenders, and actively supported our advocacy for provincial and federal bail reform on repeat property offenders鈥�, he said.

Triance has served as the co-chair of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and is a committee member of the BCACP Repeat Violent Offending Committee. She is also on the executive board of the BC Women in Law Enforcement non-profit organization.

鈥淪uperintendent Triance鈥檚 passion and unwavering dedication to do the right thing led to producing many successes and building many strong relationships,鈥� said Chief Superintendent Brad Haugli Southeast District Commander. 鈥淲e wish her all the best.鈥�

Triance added she is stepping into the next chapter of her life with appreciation for the experiences and opportunities she had as a member of the RCMP. 

鈥淚 am looking forward to spending more time with my young family, however until then, there is still work to do and I will remain in office until my final day in the month of December.鈥�