Peace officers September statistics

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In September, Wheatland County Protective Services peace officers responded to 41 traffic calls with five overweight citations. Three officers assisted RCMP with traffic control for the Tour of Alberta Cycling event that wound its way through Wheatland County. They also assisted with traffic control on a fire response. They were busy with eight animal control complaints and investigated two environmental infractions. Officers worked on three general reports , one bylaw report, and did other general reporting. 

The department also had representation present at the meeting with Alberta Transportation, to discuss traffic policing concerns on the Hwy24/Hwy1 intersection.  

Members were approved to attend the Police and Peace Officer Memorial and fall training sessions. The tribute for the memorial is ‘Remember, Honour, Love, Respect and Recognize’ and is held in September of each year.  Officers from all over Alberta attend. More information can be seen on the Alberta Government Solicitor General’s website, www.solgps.alberta.ca   and click on the 2012 memorial video link for insight into the importance of this memorial service.

“I think is important that we have a presence there,” Sgt. Jeff Cyr.

He said the conference had a good special speaker and there was some very helpful information on conflict resolution and dealing with stress in the workplace. Wheatland Council approved officers attend a officer ground fighting and self-defence course, to ensure safety of the officers and the public should there be a need for enforcement.

 

Strathmore RCMP update

The Town of Strathmore Council received an update on the RCMP activities, from  Staff  Sgt. Kevin Reilly. He said they will soon have a dedicated member for drug and mischief investigations. He was pleased the department was able to keep to the budgets utilized for the Rodeo weekend set at $2,000 and the Tour of Alberta at $1,100.  

Council directed questions about distracted driving, Kinsmen Park patrols and school zone patrols to Reilly. He answered the issues and assured council that now that summer activity had calmed, officers would be a more visible presence within the community.