Traffic safety is top of mind, according to a recent report that sets out priorities for Okotoks Municipal Enforcement and Okotoks RCMP.
The Town’s RCMP Annual Performance Plan and 2024 Municipal Enforcement Priorities were approved in April, using feedback gathered from residents at a recent public safety open house and online survey.
Mayor Tanya Thorn said the identified priorities allow peace officers and police to coordinate efforts.
“This is the first time administration has coordinated the responses to develop an annual plan for both agencies,” Thorn said.
Over 500 responses were received from the online survey and open house.
Provincial traffic safety, school zone safety and bylaw enforcement were identified as top priorities for Okotoks Municipal Enforcement.
Top issues for the RCMP were identified as crime reduction, proactive police visibility, community involvement and communication.
Last month, during a two-hour period, Okotoks Municipal Enforcement officers pulled over 28 vehicles for speeding on Big Rock Trail and Sheep River Boulevard, the Town said.
The vehicles stopped were travelling 18 to 38 kilometres an hour over the posted 50 km/h zone, and speeding tickets and written warnings were issued to drivers.
More information about the RCMP’s Annual Policing Plan and Municipal Enforcement Priorities is available at okotoks.ca/policing-services.
