COQUITLAM — RCMP 'has adequate resources to support the library and the event; however, we have simultaneous high-risk events occurring at the same time,” said Cpl. Alexa Hodgins.
Two protests planned for Coquitlam City Centre next Saturday, Oct. 21, have forced the organizer of one event to put on the brakes due to public safety.
Mounties spokesperson Cpl. Alexa Hodgins said if the drag queen story time went ahead, police would have also been trying to control the 1 Million March 4 Children, a nationwide protest against SOGI teachings in public schools that follows a similar outcry last month at Coquitlam City Hall. Hodgins said to ensure the public remains safe, the detachment asked the library to put its story time on hold.
"In addition, we are stepping up police presence and patrols at our synagogues, mosques and places of worship given current world events. Police will continue to work with the Coquitlam Public Library in future planning events to ensure public safety is maintained."
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