Chatham-Kent OPP (Photo by Matt Weverink)

Chatham-Kent OPP (Photo by Matt Weverink)

OPP Commander Keeping The Peace Overseas

By Paul Pedro

September 3, 2017 - 10:02am

The Chatham-Kent OPP Detachment Commander has been deployed to the West Bank in Israel.

Staff Sergeant Brad Coulbeck is on a one year Canadian Forces mission to support the peace process in the area.

Coulbeck will be a mentor and advisor to the Palestinian Authority Security Forces in the West Bank.

The mandate of Operation Proteus is to develop the Palestinian Authority’s ability to provide a safe and secure environment for its citizens and promote peace.

He has started a library that will remain in the West Bank and is accepting donations to buy books on the Arab-Israeli Conflict and other books pertinent to Palestinian and Israeli culture.

To donate contact Maureen Geddes at maureen@geddesglobal.ca.

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