From Day 1 on the job 12 years ago, Kathryn Jacobson has been a tireless worker for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP.

She is the detachment鈥檚 lone criminal analyst. Jacobson鈥檚 role within the RCMP consists of research, collating, evaluating and analyzing information from a number of sources to develop intelligence products that police officers, management and other stakeholders in decision making.

Jacobson provides guidance and recommendations to further intelligence and criminal investigations.

With Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Supt. Shawna Baher standing by, Jacobson was presented with the B.C. RCMP Criminal Analysis Program鈥檚 Most Hardworking Analyst Award at the regular meeting of Vernon council Monday, March 14.

鈥淭he award recognizes individuals demonstrating diligence, perseverance and work ethic in conducting tactical, operational or strategical analysis in support of intelligence, prevention or enforcement activities,鈥� said Jorda Metcalfe, manager of the B.C. RCMP Criminal Analysis Program.

Jacobson has helped identify crime groups and crime sprees which have led to many arrests, not only in the North Okanagan but throughout the Southeast District.

鈥淪he is well-liked and well-known among her fellow analysts,鈥漵aid Metcalfe. 鈥淪he鈥檚 kind, passionate and a pleasure to work with.鈥�

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